Category: General Discussion
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Engineering project management best practices
If you want to be successful in any engineering project management role it is vital you have a complete understanding of best practices. There are plenty of APM PMQ, PMP and PRINCE2 courses out there so look for qualifications that will help you to gain the skills and understanding you need. Take a look at…
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Fixing a broken project
If your team is doing too much overtime, you are continually receiving ad hoc requests or even requests for status updates then your project management process may be broken. Project management is no longer just about getting the work done but about how it is done. If your process is not streamlined and optimised your…
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First Quarter Done. How IT Project Trends So Far Are Shaping Up
First Quarter Done. How IT Project Trends So Far Are Shaping 2018 As I write this we are rapidly approaching the end of quarter one. I cannot believe how quickly the year is zooming by. With the first quarter under our belts, I’ve noticed three distinct IT Project Management trends that I think are exciting…
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The impact of internal politics on projects
In the workplace, no matter how hard you try, internal politics will always be an unfortunate reality. Luckily, there are some steps that you can take in order to reduce the impact that this might have on your projects. Political games in the workplace can range from one single individual to several areas within the…
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The Importance of a Flexible Project Schedule
All projects should have a clear plan and a schedule before work starts. But just because a schedule is documented doesn’t mean you should, of can, stick to it rigidly. Often disruptions to the original schedule are outside the project manager’s control so a flexible project schedule is always required. The very nature of projects…
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A poor workman blames his tools – is this true in IT project management?
“It’s a poor workman who blames his tools.” I heard this, for the first time in years, during the analysis of why an IT Project had failed to deliver. It got me thinking. Is it true? Is Project success more a product of the skills of a project team…
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Managing remote project teams? How to overcome the barriers
Business projects are increasingly becoming global as organisations seek cost-effective solutions to their needs. However, working with remote project teams brings new levels of challenges to already complex projects. Here we look at the main issues and how to overcome them. Companies want the best talent at the lowest cost and in a digitally connected…
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4 steps from project requirements to executing tasks
Any project, regardless of size, will include a project scope statement, as you’d expect to be taught on most courses for project managers. This will break down the requirements, expected results of the project and any difficulties that may arise. It is agreed upon by all involved in the project such as stakeholders, clients and…
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Mentoring and project managers – get the best out of a team
Project management isn’t just based on cost and analysis and dealing with stakeholders and your existing team – you also need to integrate new employees, which is where mentoring can help. It is only natural to feel resources are continually stretched in this fast paced, every changing industry sector but allocating additional time to a…
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How to equip yourself for a distance learning course
If you are planning to do a distance learning course then read on to see our tips on how you should best equip yourself for learning. If you are about to start a distance learning course, then you might be wondering what you should be doing to ensure that you get the most from your…