Projects don’t stall in the plan. They stall in the conversation. Ask anyone who has run a project what went wrong, and they rarely blame the spreadsheet. The timeline was fine. The tasks were clear. What went wrong was a … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Project Success
When times are tough, it’s time to tighten your projects
Why every organisation needs a project management survival strategy Uncertainty isn’t new. What is dangerous is being unprepared for it. Across industries, organisations are facing rising costs, stretched teams, shifting priorities and tougher stakeholder expectations. In this environment, even strong … Continue reading
From drift to delivery – the real reason projects miss deadlines
tMost projects don’t fail overnight. They drift, they overrun, they take more time and resources than planned. Deadlines slip. Scope expands. Confidence erodes. By the time a project lands on the ‘at risk’ list, the warning signs have often been … Continue reading
Why project management skills matter for everyone – not just Project Managers
These days, you don’t have to have ‘Project Manager’ in your job title to be running projects. Whether you’re a team lead, analyst, operations manager or anyone else juggling multiple tasks and deadlines, project management skills are essential for getting … Continue reading
Structure and communication: the keys to project success
Projects are everywhere. You’re either part of one or managing one, even if you aren’t qualified to do so! In fact, many people have received little to no training in project management, but manage to deliver with structure and clear … Continue reading
How do you survive delivering projects, when you aren’t a Project Manager?
Delivering projects when you aren’t a formal project manager presents unique challenges. Without the training or authority that typically comes with the role, you may face several obstacles that can impact the success of the project. Fundamental project management training … Continue reading
Giving a project update
Gilly Meek, Accredited Think on Your Feet® Trainer Project updates are a key part of landing projects successfully – it’s really important to keep stakeholders updated on progress. The way you deliver your updates can be the difference between your … Continue reading
Time and people, the ingredients of project success
By Trish Thirley, Master Trainer Project Management The saying goes, “You’ve got the same hours in the day as Einstein, Mozart or Ghandi – so don’t tell me you don’t have time!” A common question on our project management workshops … Continue reading
Waterfall or Agile? How will you manage your projects?
Research shows that the majority of projects spend more time and money than estimated, and many also fail to meet customer needs accurately too. This means delivering poor customer value, and low confidence in project success. Many organisations are struggling … Continue reading
Make your projects work
By Trish Thirley, Master Trainer Project Management Often, the word ‘project’ elicits a groan from managers and staff alike. Overrunning, overspending or just not happening! Those are the typical pain points that our clients share with us when we talk … Continue reading
Create a culture of dynamic meetings
Most meetings don’t work hard enough. Don’t take our word for it: A 2016 study estimates that inefficient meetings cost the UK economy £582m per week, with one in three people reporting that many of their meetings are unnecessary. 95% … Continue reading
Raise your productivity
By Trish Thurley, Master Trainer Project Management “UK productivity gap widens to worst level since records began – growing gulf means UK workers produce significantly less per hour than G7 average”. The Guardian, Feb 2016. It’s a real concern for … Continue reading
Before starting a project…
We’ve heard from our clients that no matter what the individual’s role, they will have projects to look after. Large or small, simple or complex, these individuals are often not project management qualified. This is presenting a challenge for organisations … Continue reading
DO sweat the small stuff – why detail makes all the difference to project success…
Written by Robert Fisher – 10.06.2015 Even if you are not familiar with cycling, you will no doubt know who Sir Bradley Wiggins is, or at least recognise the name. After his success of winning the Tour de France and … Continue reading
