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The 5 Golden Rules of Project Management
Managing a project can be the most fun you’ve had with your clothes on! I can’t think of a career path that pretty much means that you are constantly working at the forefront of change. However, anything that’s fun does have its dangers so it’s important to stay safe. Here are my five golden rules... »
The importance of managing your risks – the 5 things you really need to know…
The importance of managing your risks – the 5 things you really need to know… The first thing we think about when managing a project is probably not managing your risks. I think this is because we’ve all been conditioned to think risks are somehow negative things that we should avoid labouring on. Therefore it’s... »
Agile Project Methodologies: the future or just a passing fad?
The way we live our lives and our expectations as individuals has changed dramatically. I still remember when I would come back from my holiday and eagerly send my photos to some non-descript place to be processed. Perhaps I’d get them 2 to 3 weeks later. Now we think nothing of taking a picture,... »
Why Project Managers are set to be the smartest people in the room.
When I was at school I guess the “big careers” we aspired to be were Doctors, Lawyers and Accountants, I must admit when I was young I too aspired to these wonderful careers. In fact, I’m sure at one stage I wanted to be all three at the same time! Whilst there’s nothing wrong with these... »
You’re already a Project Manager…
Want a career as a Project Manager but think you need a technical background? Well, allow me to blow that myth… There’s a commonly held belief that you somehow need to be a technical guru to stand any chance of a career as a Project Manager. Well actually in my experience some of the most... »