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Today’s challenge is constant change at a velocity that has created fatigue in most organisations we work with. Typically, no sooner has the latest new initiative been completed than a new one starts – or commences half way through the previous programme which is often abandoned because the world is moving faster than our ability

Agile’s influence on the project management industry continues to flourish. More organisations and project professionals than ever are embracing Agile tools and frameworks as they aim to increase the success of, and return on investment, from projects and other change initiatives. Since its introduction in 2010, Agile Project Management (AgilePM) from the Agile Business Consortium,

The modern workplace is changing and changing fast. A 2018 survey by blog TechNative found 43 percent of Australian organisations are testing technologies in service of larger business transformations[1]. The race is on. Automation is sparking a rise in new, non-routine jobs, while the percentage of part-time work and other flexible work arrangements continues to

Transformation success requires fundamental changes in how business is conducted to cope with the shifts in the market environment. Of course, transformation needs to start from the top and the Board brings unique value to successful transformations. Boards add value by creating clarity around the growth agenda and letting the senior leadership team pursue that

People are the critical contributors to the value of a business offering, it’s the reality of the world we live in today. Your people are the centre of organisational performance. Every market leader knows that talent unlocks competitive advantage. That said, with the speed of change and companies constantly evolving to be competitive, the relationship

In a perfect world, projects would align with the strategic objectives of the business and deliver benefits as promised. All known risks would be fully accounted for and appropriately hedged against upfront. This is obviously way too rosy to be real. But what if the business risks of the future can’t be quantified – or

Lean thinking embodies concepts of value, elimination of waste, and flow. Six Sigma is typically known for focussing on reducing variation and errors. By merging these philosophies, Lean Six Sigma provides a holistic approach to process improvement. But what does this mean for an organisation? Today, many organisations are finding themselves in an environment impacted

Programmes are often cited as the means of transforming an organisation to a new way of working – be that in response to digital disruption, competitive pressures, regulatory requirements or new business models. Typically, a programme is made up of integrated projects or initiatives focussing on supplying one or more of the ‘pieces’ to complete