A BA’s guide to effective facilitation skills in a hybrid world
As one of the core competencies of every capable business analyst (BA), effective facilitation is even more important in the hybrid workplace. Here, PM-Partners Senior Consultant Stephen Howard clarifies what facilitation means in the context of BAs, and discusses ways to strengthen your facilitation skills to meet the changing nature of the new workplace.
Project management trends to watch in 2025
From the growing demand for soft skills to the escalating importance of cyber resilience, project professionals will need to adapt to a diverse range of trends shaping the industry in 2025. Mike Boutel, Head of Training at PM-Partners, shares his predictions for the key areas likely to drive change in the coming year.
Why your project delivery framework needs a programme management component
Enhancing your project delivery framework with a programme management component is essential for ensuring all your initiatives contribute to a cohesive, strategic vision for your organisation. Ray Wall, PM-Partners Client Engagement Director, explains the benefits of this approach and the steps you need to take to start integrating a programme-level view.
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
PPM tools: Unlocking the full potential of your PPM implementation
Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tools can revolutionise how organisations manage resources and drive strategic goals. But many PPM implementations fail to live up to their promise. Here Ray Wall, Client Engagement Director at PM-Partners, explores how to leverage the full potential of PPM tools, avoid common pitfalls and ensure they deliver real value to your
Why a hybrid project delivery framework could give your organisation a strategic edge
Managing complex projects in today’s dynamic environment demands more than just a one-size-fits-all approach. Matt Sharpe, PM-Partners Agility Practice Lead/ Agile Principal Consultant, explains how a hybrid project delivery framework that combines the strengths of both agile and traditional approaches could provide the edge your organisation needs.
How to fix a watermelon project: green on the outside, red in the middle
Is your project really on track, or is it a watermelon – green on the outside, but red and troubled in the middle? Michael Bolton, PM-Partners Client Engagement Director, uncovers why this phenomenon occurs and provides actionable steps to get your project back to green, and keep it that way.
The project manager’s guide to the risk management process
Project risk management is an integral part of every project manager’s role and requires a disciplined approach. Ensure you’re able to identify and treat both threats and opportunities by following these key steps to identifying and managing project risk.
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.
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.