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An Always on culture

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:09:32 +0000

I once worked in an organisation where someone suggested that I had so many gadgets I was as worse as James Bond! I don’t think so! Anyway, I’ve been very impressed with the I-Phone. It is the first time that I’ve seen a device enabling ease of access to both Web-browsing and email - all based on [...]

Trust in business

Sat, 09 Aug 2008 11:11:03 +0000

In a recent post I said I’d talk about one of my recent escapades, re: business trust. There are a couple of sayings that come to mind: ‘What goes around, comes around’ and ‘Karma’ -BTW one of my favourite programmes is ‘My Name is Earl’. In recent weeks my team were working on a replacement business solution for [...]

How Does iTunes Pick Featured Podcasts ?

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 09:28:54 +0000

A few years ago I managed to get a Corporate podcast to both work through an Intranet and itunes. In recent weeks one of the shows my company produces called: The Smooth Groovers Review achieved 42 reviews. I then thought, ‘How does the itunes featured podcast’ choice work. Is it via algorithm or human intervention. Some have suggested [...]

I’m back!

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 11:28:54 +0000

It has been a while since my last podcast or even posting on my business blog. This has not been down to apathy or a mental block - honest! Quite simply it has been down to a number of issues. Firstly, some business commitments with clients, some good and one as close as last week that showed how [...]

Strategies for Managing Change: The Project Manager

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 20:54:00 GMT

The title of project manager (PM) is used to mean different things in different companies. Fortunately there is a standards body called the Project Management Institute which provides excellent guidance around the role and function of a project manager. Some will disagree, but I don't care if your project manager is PMI certified or not. You need to care about having a project manager with the skill to carry out the role as the Institute defines it. It's your change management strategy, and it's your reputation on the line.

10 Golden Rules of Project Risk Management

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 20:48:00 GMT

The benefits of risk management in projects are huge. You can gain a lot of money if you deal with uncertain project events in a proactive manner. The result will be that you minimise the impact of project threats and seize the opportunities that occur. This allows you to deliver your project on time, on budget and with the quality results your project sponsor demands. Also your team members will be much happier if they do not enter a "fire fighting" mode needed to repair the failures that could have been prevented.

Distinguishing Portfolio Management, Programme Management and Project Management

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 20:58:00 GMT

There is often a misunderstanding, and hence a mixed and overlapping use of terms, when it comes to programme management. Sometimes a programme is called a project. Sometimes a project is called a programme. In addition, sometimes project portfolio and programme are mistakenly used interchangeably. This article is intended to clarify the main differences and to distinguish the unique aspects of project portfolios, programmes, and projects.

In Defence of the Project Management "Perfect World"

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 19:33:00 GMT

One of the most common challenge questions I get when teaching PMP Exam Preparation courses is "Why doesn't PMI make the test more real-world? Why do they insist on testing for a world that no-one really lives in?" Over the years, my response to that question has evolved, but the more the question comes along, the more I realise we don't insist on the perfect world often enough.

Leadership for Programme and Project Managers

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:49:00 GMT

Effective management is not just about being able to apply budgetary constraints or running projects to time. In fact, 70% of businesses fail to achieve their desired goals and the causes for failure are usually lack of strong leadership, lack of team skills, and lack of stakeholder engagement. These more subtle skills can have a huge effect on successful outcomes.

Reduce Project Risk in the Requirements Process

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 18:54:00 GMT

Gathering and managing requirements are important challenges in project management. Projects succeed or fail due to poor requirements at any time throughout the project lifecycle. The continuously evolving baseline of requirements needs to be managed effectively. The project manager needs to assess and understand the uniqueness of the requirements gathering process for his/her individual project.

Corporate Podcasting Show - Episode 24 - eLearning, standards, strategies and New Media

Fri, 09 May 2008 17:48:31 +0000

To subscribe and listen, head for i-tunes or listen now by clicking on the play button below: There is more to eLearning… Many commentators on eLearning suggest that Blended learning is key. However, what about complementary corporate assets such as Corporate Podcasts or even case-study packs. This week we look at how standards work and also the core concepts [...]