Contrary to the traditional Waterfall Model, the future of project management is becoming more Agile. In fact, approximately 71% of businesses reported to occasionally or always use Agile approaches. Why? Because Agile projects have a bigger success rate, 28% to be precise, than dated project management styles. So, what exactly is the Agile project management […]
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We reveal some New Year’s Resolutions that can help you to achieve small business success. As we embark on a New Year, it is often an opportunity for reflection. For small business owners, this is an opportunity for you to analyse the efficiency of your company. Where can you make improvements? Here are some
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Two people that often have conflicting approaches are the project manager and the business analyst. However, if both can work in harmony, it can be of great benefit to the business and any projects that are being worked on. With that in mind, read on to discover some top tips for a better relationship between
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It is more common than ever before that project managers now have to manage remote project teams. These teams might be in a different business location in the same country or, equally likely, in a different country and time zone altogether. Companies of all sizes now regularly outsource work to take advantage of skilled
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We all love browsing for answers to our questions on the internet and often our first reaction to something we need information on is to “Google it!”. And there are plenty of great resources online – even the once derided Wikipedia is now a respected source of information. But sadly there is also a lot
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Effective communication skills are essential in a leadership role – in fact, it is an essential skill to master in any field of business. No matter how well you understand your role, no matter how good you are at your job if you cannot communicate effectively then you will run into issues with colleagues and
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Often when we are writing, reading or talking about project management there is the tendency to assume it is all about major corporations managing multi-million pound projects. But project management is not just for large companies; project management is just as crucial for small businesses, and if a project-centric approach is taken right from the
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The project management profession is going from strength to strength – it is recognised internationally with a range of professional qualifications and now here in the UK a Royal Charter was granted at the end of 2016 meaning it is now a chartered profession much like accountancy or engineering. Typically the most common way to
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The initial meetings that are held before a project is finally given the green light t go ahead can set the tone for everything that follows so, as a business analyst, make sure you understand what constitutes a successful kick-off meeting for your next project. And make sure you are well-prepared by following these tips
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All business analysts should be aware of the modern management philosophy regarding self-organising teams. This is where individuals are empowered to influence the decision-making process on a project and have the authority to change their workload as required. The reason this approach has become popular (not to mention effective) is mainly because it improves efficiency
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