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Should project managers be lean or agile?
Lean thinking Lean thinking originated in a study of the Japanese motor industry in the final quarter of the 20th century. The aim is to create an organisation that aligns customer satisfaction with employee satisfaction and that offers high-value products while...
PRINCE2 or APM PMQ? Which is right for you?
The good news is that there are still plenty of jobs in project management. And with the government’s promise to build it’s way out the economic crisis, the situation is likely to improve further. It’s a universal skill set, relevant in every industry sector. But many...
Why we need great project management. Now.
A few years ago someone asked me the difference between a good project and a great one. I said that a good project delivers on time and in budget; a great project improves, or even saves, peoples lives. But in the time of COVID we’ve seen very few good projects in the...
How to Get Your Suppliers to Pay for Your Project Management Training
At the end of June, the Prime Minister announced that the government will bring forward £5bn of capital investment projects, supporting jobs and the economic recovery. Most of these infrastructure projects will be the responsibility of local authorities, NHS trusts...
The Apprentice – Week One – Managing Expectations in South Africa
In an Apprentice first, the teams are sent to Cape Town where they’re challenged to set up and sell their own safari and vineyard tours.