Friday, 22 November 2024
How to improve emotional intelligence for project managers
Any project is only as good as the team working on it – and that goes double for project managers, which is why experienced PMs spend so much time developing their emotional intelligence (EQ). PM-Partners Senior Consultant and Facilitator Stephen Howard explains what EQ is, why these soft skills are so critical to a project’s
Thursday, 24 October 2024
The product lifecycle and what it means for product managers
The product lifecycle can be broken down into five key stages – but there’s so much more to the process than this simplification implies. Understanding the product manager’s role at every stage of the product lifecycle can be critical to any successful product. Irene Liakos, Product Leader and Training Facilitator at PM-Partners, explains everything you
Tuesday, 01 October 2024
Project leadership: Leading projects and teams to success
Here we delve into the critical area of project leadership and how managers and leaders (and those keen to progress to the next level) can hone their leadership skills and bring out the best in their teams.
Monday, 23 September 2024
What is project planning (and what your project plan should entail)?
Project planning is one of the foundational skills of project management and a key indicator of project success. Make sure you have these project planning fundamentals covered.
Monday, 16 September 2024
What does a business analyst do?
Business analysts are highly sought after across a variety of interesting sectors, but what does a business analyst actually do and what does it take to break into the industry and forge a business analyst career path? Here we explore the role of a business analyst and consider why a career as a BA can be so fulfilling.
Thursday, 25 July 2024
A guide to the 10 SAFe® principles and how they support enterprise agile
The Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe®) is a leading framework that helps organisations develop business agility through the implementation of lean-agile practices at an enterprise level. The 10 core principles should be the foundation of your scaled agile approach. Here Quinn Dodsworth, PM-Partners Agile Learning Consultant and Facilitator, explains what these principles are and how they
Thursday, 04 July 2024
How DevOps and ITIL collaboration can drive a project’s success
Contrary to popular opinion, DevOps and ITIL 4 are not mutually exclusive but can complement one another to deliver enhanced business value. Senior Consultant and Facilitator Stephen Howard explains what this relationship looks like, the benefits it brings and how organisations can approach the implementation process.
Wednesday, 22 May 2024
Agile vs. Scrum vs. Scaled Agile (SAFe®): Understanding the differences
Get to grips with agile and discover the differences between Scrum and the Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®) to decide which one is right for your next project, and aligned with your organisational culture and industry requirements.
Wednesday, 08 May 2024
Product manager vs project manager: Differences you need to know
When deciding which career path is right for you – product manager vs project manager – it’s important to understand the differences between these two roles and how each professional collaborates with teams. Here we outline what sets them apart.
Thursday, 04 April 2024
Product manager: The role, responsibilities and how to break into the profession
If you’re interested in a new challenge, switching into a product manager role could set you up for a creative and rewarding career. Here we explore what product managers do, the top skills you need to succeed, and how you can break into this exciting, in-demand profession.