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success-with consequences that damage the final outcome and benefits.</p></div></div><div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6 d-flex align-items-stretch mt-4" data-aos="zoom-in" data-aos-delay="300"><div class="icon-box"><div class="icon"><i class="bi bi-hand-thumbs-up"></i></div><p><i class="bi bi-calendar"></i> <time datetime="2016-01-03">3 Jan 2016</time></p><h2><a href="how-to-finish-strong-on-your-projects.php" title="How to Finish Strong on Your Projects">How to Finish Strong on Your Projects</a></h2><p>It is one thing to finish a project but quite another to finish strong. By employing these activities and strategies, you'll finish every project strong.</p></div></div><div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6 d-flex align-items-stretch mt-4" data-aos="zoom-in" data-aos-delay="300"><div class="icon-box"><div class="icon"><i class="bi bi-hand-thumbs-up"></i></div><p><i class="bi bi-calendar"></i> <time datetime="2015-11-26">26 Nov 2015</time></p><h2><a href="keeping-tabs-on-projects.php" title="Keeping Tabs on Projects">Keeping Tabs on Projects</a></h2><p>Projects have a lot of moving parts. When you throw multiple projects into the mix, as most organisations do, then knowing where projects stand is essential.</p></div></div><div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6 d-flex align-items-stretch mt-4" data-aos="zoom-in" data-aos-delay="300"><div class="icon-box"><div class="icon"><i class="bi bi-hand-thumbs-up"></i></div><p><i class="bi bi-calendar"></i> <time datetime="2015-11-15">15 Nov 2015</time></p><h2><a href="3-ways-to-ensure-your-project-meeting-is-worthwhile.php" title="3 Ways to Ensure Your Project Meeting Is Worthwhile">3 Ways to Ensure Your Project Meeting Is Worthwhile</a></h2><p>Worthwhile meetings - meaningful, accurate, timely, efficient, productive - all the ingredients that go into what most of us would consider a good meeting.</p></div></div><div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6 d-flex align-items-stretch mt-4" data-aos="zoom-in" data-aos-delay="300"><div class="icon-box"><div class="icon"><i class="bi bi-hand-thumbs-up"></i></div><p><i class="bi bi-calendar"></i> <time datetime="2014-11-08">8 Nov 2014</time></p><h2><a href="how-to-avoid-12-common-mistakes-in-project-management.php" title="How to Avoid 12 Common Mistakes in Project Management">How to Avoid 12 Common Mistakes in Project Management</a></h2><p>A back-to-basics look at why so many organisations run projects poorly, with twelve common mistakes in project management and how you can avoid them.</p></div></div><div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6 d-flex align-items-stretch mt-4" data-aos="zoom-in" data-aos-delay="300"><div class="icon-box"><div class="icon"><i class="bi bi-hand-thumbs-up"></i></div><p><i class="bi bi-calendar"></i> <time datetime="2014-11-01">1 Nov 2014</time></p><h2><a href="what-do-best-practices-mean-to-you.php" title="What Do Best Practices Mean to You?">What Do Best Practices Mean to You?</a></h2><p>There are likely almost as many best practices as there are project managers in the world. These are a few of the 'core' project management practices.</p></div></div><div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6 d-flex align-items-stretch mt-4" data-aos="zoom-in" data-aos-delay="300"><div class="icon-box"><div class="icon"><i class="bi bi-hand-thumbs-up"></i></div><p><i class="bi bi-calendar"></i> <time datetime="2014-08-10">10 Aug 2014</time></p><h2><a href="5-best-practices-for-effective-project-management-part-2.php" title="5 Best Practices for Effective Project Management - Part 2">5 Best Practices for Effective Project Management - Part 2</a></h2><p>Are you just going through the motions on your projects? To keep your customers coming back for more, you will need to be creative and dedicated.</p></div></div><div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6 d-flex align-items-stretch mt-4" data-aos="zoom-in" data-aos-delay="300"><div class="icon-box"><div class="icon"><i class="bi bi-hand-thumbs-up"></i></div><p><i class="bi bi-calendar"></i> <time datetime="2014-08-09">9 Aug 2014</time></p><h2><a href="5-best-practices-for-effective-project-management-part-1.php" title="5 Best Practices for Effective Project Management - Part 1">5 Best Practices for Effective Project Management - Part 1</a></h2><p>This article considers a few best practice litmus tests to perform (if only in your head) to make sure you are delivering well on every project.</p></div></div><div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6 d-flex align-items-stretch mt-4" data-aos="zoom-in" data-aos-delay="300"><div class="icon-box"><div class="icon"><i class="bi bi-hand-thumbs-up"></i></div><p><i class="bi bi-calendar"></i> <time datetime="2014-05-05">5 May 2014</time></p><h2><a href="cutting-through-the-chaos.php" title="Cutting Through the Chaos">Cutting Through the Chaos</a></h2><p>Where should we focus our effort to improve the performance of IT projects? The Standish Group has identified 10 areas in their Chaos Manifesto 2013.</p></div></div><div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6 d-flex align-items-stretch mt-4" data-aos="zoom-in" data-aos-delay="300"><div class="icon-box"><div class="icon"><i class="bi bi-hand-thumbs-up"></i></div><p><i class="bi bi-calendar"></i> <time datetime="2013-09-29">29 Sep 2013</time></p><h2><a href="running-in-chaos.php" title="Running in Chaos">Running in Chaos</a></h2><p>Having ridiculous timelines not only leads to chaos, but also bad practice, more chance of errors and burnout of staff, so what can be done?</p></div></div><div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6 d-flex align-items-stretch mt-4" data-aos="zoom-in" data-aos-delay="300"><div class="icon-box"><div class="icon"><i class="bi bi-hand-thumbs-up"></i></div><p><i class="bi bi-calendar"></i> <time datetime="2013-08-18">18 Aug 2013</time></p><h2><a href="when-the-project-gets-shelved.php" title="When the Project Gets Shelved">When the Project Gets Shelved</a></h2><p>A three-step approach to take if your project gets temporarily shelved, whether it's a two-week or two-month restart window.</p></div></div><div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6 d-flex align-items-stretch mt-4" data-aos="zoom-in" data-aos-delay="300"><div class="icon-box"><div class="icon"><i class="bi bi-hand-thumbs-up"></i></div><p><i class="bi bi-calendar"></i> <time datetime="2013-03-02">2 Mar 2013</time></p><h2><a href="how-to-successfully-kick-off-the-project-engagement.php" title="How to Successfully Kick-off the Project Engagement">How to Successfully Kick-off the Project Engagement</a></h2><p>You never get a second chance to make a first impression, or to successfully kick-off a project engagement. This list will help you get the project started off right.</p></div></div><div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6 d-flex align-items-stretch mt-4" data-aos="zoom-in" data-aos-delay="300"><div class="icon-box"><div class="icon"><i class="bi bi-hand-thumbs-up"></i></div><p><i class="bi bi-calendar"></i> <time datetime="2012-02-18">18 Feb 2012</time></p><h2><a href="why-throwing-resources-at-a-project-wont-save-it.php" title="Why Throwing Resources at a Project Won't Save It">Why Throwing Resources at a Project Won't Save It</a></h2><p>Many project managers believe extra resources make all the difference between a project success and failure. But can extra resources rescue a poorly managed project?</p></div></div><div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6 d-flex align-items-stretch mt-4" data-aos="zoom-in" data-aos-delay="300"><div class="icon-box"><div class="icon"><i class="bi bi-hand-thumbs-up"></i></div><p><i class="bi bi-calendar"></i> <time datetime="2012-01-07">7 Jan 2012</time></p><h2><a href="how-accurate-is-your-actual-vs-planned-time-and-costs.php" title="How Accurate is Your Actual vs. Planned Time and Costs?">How Accurate is Your Actual vs. Planned Time and Costs?</a></h2><p>The ability to plan effectively is crucial for professional services firms operating in billable markets such as accounting, consultancy and law.</p></div></div><div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6 d-flex align-items-stretch mt-4" data-aos="zoom-in" data-aos-delay="300"><div class="icon-box"><div class="icon"><i class="bi bi-hand-thumbs-up"></i></div><p><i class="bi bi-calendar"></i> <time datetime="2011-12-17">17 Dec 2011</time></p><h2><a href="5-key-components-of-a-project-you-need-to-get-right.php" title="5 Key Components of a Project You Need to Get Right">5 Key Components of a Project You Need to Get Right</a></h2><p>The most important factors that contribute to a project being completed successfully can be broadly broken down into five areas.</p></div></div><div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6 d-flex align-items-stretch mt-4" data-aos="zoom-in" data-aos-delay="300"><div class="icon-box"><div class="icon"><i class="bi bi-hand-thumbs-up"></i></div><p><i class="bi bi-calendar"></i> <time datetime="2011-12-14">14 Dec 2011</time></p><h2><a href="executive-initiatives-require-a-project-president.php" title="Executive Initiatives Require a Project President">Executive Initiatives Require a Project President</a></h2><p>If companies want to improve their performance in the execution of initiatives they should take a serious look at restructuring project steering committees.</p></div></div><div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6 d-flex align-items-stretch mt-4" data-aos="zoom-in" data-aos-delay="300"><div class="icon-box"><div class="icon"><i class="bi bi-hand-thumbs-up"></i></div><p><i class="bi bi-calendar"></i> <time datetime="2011-12-11">11 Dec 2011</time></p><h2><a href="top-tips-for-effective-project-management.php" title="Top Tips for Effective Project Management">Top Tips for Effective Project Management</a></h2><p>Six top tips for project management success to help you avoid the last minute 'all hands to the pump'.</p></div></div><div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6 d-flex align-items-stretch mt-4" data-aos="zoom-in" data-aos-delay="300"><div class="icon-box"><div class="icon"><i class="bi bi-hand-thumbs-up"></i></div><p><i class="bi bi-calendar"></i> <time datetime="2011-11-27">27 Nov 2011</time></p><h2><a href="what-are-project-health-checks.php" title="What Are Project Health Checks?">What Are Project Health Checks?</a></h2><p>The Health Check is a reflective learning exercise, a snapshot of project or programme status used to identify what is going well and areas for improvement.</p></div></div><div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6 d-flex align-items-stretch mt-4" data-aos="zoom-in" data-aos-delay="300"><div class="icon-box"><div class="icon"><i class="bi bi-hand-thumbs-up"></i></div><p><i class="bi bi-calendar"></i> <time datetime="2011-10-19">19 Oct 2011</time></p><h2><a href="giving-projects-a-clean-bill-of-health.php" title="Giving Projects a Clean Bill of Health">Giving Projects a Clean Bill of Health</a></h2><p>IT-led business change programmes and projects continue to fail, yet many of the common pitfalls can easily be avoided by undertaking regular health checks.</p></div></div><div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6 d-flex align-items-stretch mt-4" data-aos="zoom-in" data-aos-delay="300"><div class="icon-box"><div class="icon"><i class="bi bi-hand-thumbs-up"></i></div><p><i class="bi bi-calendar"></i> <time datetime="2011-04-09">9 Apr 2011</time></p><h2><a href="the-project-go-no-go-checklist.php" title="The Project Go/No-Go Checklist">The Project Go/No-Go Checklist</a></h2><p>Many project managers put an implementation or cutover plan together yet fail to carryout the rigorous analysis to determine whether they should proceed.</p></div></div><div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6 d-flex align-items-stretch mt-4" data-aos="zoom-in" data-aos-delay="300"><div class="icon-box"><div class="icon"><i class="bi bi-hand-thumbs-up"></i></div><p><i class="bi bi-calendar"></i> <time datetime="2011-02-20">20 Feb 2011</time></p><h2><a href="the-project-value-proposition-how-good-is-yours.php" title="The Project Value Proposition: How Good is Yours?">The Project Value Proposition: How Good is Yours?</a></h2><p>In a competitive business environment, projects with the best value proposition get funded. So how can you emphasise the value proposition of your project?</p></div></div><div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6 d-flex align-items-stretch mt-4" data-aos="zoom-in" data-aos-delay="300"><div class="icon-box"><div class="icon"><i class="bi bi-hand-thumbs-up"></i></div><p><i class="bi bi-calendar"></i> <time datetime="2011-02-13">13 Feb 2011</time></p><h2><a href="5-reasons-to-kill-a-project.php" title="5 Reasons to Kill a Project">5 Reasons to Kill a Project</a></h2><p>We all want to deliver successful projects. But sometimes the right thing to do is to stop a project. When is this the right choice?</p></div></div><div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6 d-flex align-items-stretch mt-4" data-aos="zoom-in" data-aos-delay="300"><div class="icon-box"><div class="icon"><i class="bi bi-hand-thumbs-up"></i></div><p><i class="bi bi-calendar"></i> <time datetime="2011-01-14">14 Jan 2011</time></p><h2><a href="cutting-edge-project-management-what-game-theory-and-poker-can-teach-us.php" title="Cutting-Edge Project Management: What Game Theory and Poker Can Teach Us">Cutting-Edge Project Management: What Game Theory and Poker Can Teach Us</a></h2><p>As project management grows around the world and becomes increasingly commoditised, more specialisation will be necessary to secure the best opportunities.</p></div></div><div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6 d-flex align-items-stretch mt-4" data-aos="zoom-in" data-aos-delay="300"><div class="icon-box"><div class="icon"><i class="bi bi-hand-thumbs-up"></i></div><p><i class="bi bi-calendar"></i> <time datetime="2011-01-05">5 Jan 2011</time></p><h2><a href="four-keys-to-project-integration-management.php" title="Four Keys to Project Integration Management">Four Keys to Project Integration Management</a></h2><p>Integration management is the knowledge area that includes processes needed to ensure all project components are co-ordinated to achieve project goals.</p></div></div><div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6 d-flex align-items-stretch mt-4" data-aos="zoom-in" data-aos-delay="300"><div class="icon-box"><div class="icon"><i class="bi bi-hand-thumbs-up"></i></div><p><i class="bi bi-calendar"></i> <time datetime="2010-09-25">25 Sep 2010</time></p><h2><a href="the-six-principles-of-project-management.php" title="The Six Principles of Project Management">The Six Principles of Project Management</a></h2><p>The six principles of project management transitions easily to any type of project or initiative you are trying to effectively implement.</p></div></div><div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6 d-flex align-items-stretch mt-4" data-aos="zoom-in" data-aos-delay="300"><div class="icon-box"><div class="icon"><i class="bi bi-hand-thumbs-up"></i></div><p><i class="bi bi-calendar"></i> <time datetime="2010-08-15">15 Aug 2010</time></p><h2><a href="10-golden-rules-for-new-project-managers.php" title="10 Golden Rules for New Project Managers">10 Golden Rules for New Project Managers</a></h2><p>Today dozens of new project managers will start their first project, a daunting prospect. Here are my tips for surviving life as a project manager.</p></div></div><div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6 d-flex align-items-stretch mt-4" data-aos="zoom-in" data-aos-delay="300"><div class="icon-box"><div class="icon"><i class="bi bi-hand-thumbs-up"></i></div><p><i class="bi bi-calendar"></i> <time datetime="2010-06-20">20 Jun 2010</time></p><h2><a href="project-management-as-sunscreen-how-to-avoid-getting-burned.php" title="Project Management as Sunscreen: How to Avoid Getting Burned">Project Management as Sunscreen: How to Avoid Getting Burned</a></h2><p>If you're working on a team where the temperature is rising, make sure you use your Project Management skills to protect yourself and keep your project on track.</p></div></div><div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6 d-flex align-items-stretch mt-4" data-aos="zoom-in" data-aos-delay="300"><div class="icon-box"><div class="icon"><i class="bi bi-hand-thumbs-up"></i></div><p><i class="bi bi-calendar"></i> <time datetime="2010-05-12">12 May 2010</time></p><h2><a href="5-goals-every-project-manager-should-aspire-to-achieve.php" title="5 Goals Every Project Manager Should Aspire to Achieve">5 Goals Every Project Manager Should Aspire to Achieve</a></h2><p>If you can meet these five goals for each project, you will achieve project and professional success.</p></div></div><div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6 d-flex align-items-stretch mt-4" data-aos="zoom-in" data-aos-delay="300"><div class="icon-box"><div class="icon"><i class="bi bi-hand-thumbs-up"></i></div><p><i class="bi bi-calendar"></i> <time datetime="2010-05-01">1 May 2010</time></p><h2><a href="top-three-causes-of-project-failure.php" title="Top Three Causes of Project Failure">Top Three Causes of Project Failure</a></h2><p>The top three causes of project failure, which if addressed will greatly increase the chances of project success.</p></div></div><div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6 d-flex align-items-stretch mt-4" data-aos="zoom-in" data-aos-delay="300"><div class="icon-box"><div class="icon"><i class="bi bi-hand-thumbs-up"></i></div><p><i class="bi bi-calendar"></i> <time datetime="2010-04-16">16 Apr 2010</time></p><h2><a href="establishing-project-management-best-practice-where-do-you-start.php" title="Establishing Project Management Best Practice: Where Do You Start?">Establishing Project Management Best Practice: Where Do You Start?</a></h2><p>A step-by-step guide to establishing project management best practice in your organisation, starting with a discussion of what best practice is.</p></div></div><div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6 d-flex align-items-stretch mt-4" data-aos="zoom-in" data-aos-delay="300"><div class="icon-box"><div class="icon"><i class="bi bi-hand-thumbs-up"></i></div><p><i class="bi bi-calendar"></i> <time datetime="2010-04-11">11 Apr 2010</time></p><h2><a href="10-principles-of-good-project-management.php" title="10 Principles of Good Project Management">10 Principles of Good Project Management</a></h2><p>This article details ten solid principles of project management that are crucial to achieving your goals.</p></div></div><div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6 d-flex align-items-stretch mt-4" data-aos="zoom-in" data-aos-delay="300"><div class="icon-box"><div class="icon"><i class="bi bi-hand-thumbs-up"></i></div><p><i class="bi bi-calendar"></i> <time datetime="2010-04-11">11 Apr 2010</time></p><h2><a href="successful-project-management-eight-simple-steps-to-follow.php" title="Successful Project Management: Eight Simple Steps to Follow">Successful Project Management: Eight Simple Steps to Follow</a></h2><p>As projects become more complex and critical to business performance, improve your chances of success by following these eight simple steps.</p></div></div><div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6 d-flex align-items-stretch mt-4" data-aos="zoom-in" data-aos-delay="300"><div class="icon-box"><div class="icon"><i class="bi bi-hand-thumbs-up"></i></div><p><i class="bi bi-calendar"></i> <time datetime="2010-03-18">18 Mar 2010</time></p><h2><a href="a-simple-plan-for-improved-project-results-and-increased-maturity.php" title="A Simple Plan for Improved Project Results and Increased Maturity">A Simple Plan for Improved Project Results and Increased Maturity</a></h2><p>How to establish common project processes that can be adopted throughout your organisation, providing better performance and tangible results.</p></div></div><div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6 d-flex align-items-stretch mt-4" data-aos="zoom-in" data-aos-delay="300"><div class="icon-box"><div class="icon"><i class="bi bi-hand-thumbs-up"></i></div><p><i class="bi bi-calendar"></i> <time datetime="2010-02-27">27 Feb 2010</time></p><h2><a href="seven-key-principles-of-project-management.php" title="Seven Key Principles of Project Management">Seven Key Principles of Project Management</a></h2><p>If you're looking for guidance to help you manage your project with added confidence, then this article will help you.</p></div></div><div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6 d-flex align-items-stretch mt-4" data-aos="zoom-in" data-aos-delay="300"><div class="icon-box"><div class="icon"><i class="bi bi-hand-thumbs-up"></i></div><p><i class="bi bi-calendar"></i> <time datetime="2009-09-09">9 Sep 2009</time></p><h2><a href="what-mismanaging-small-projects-will-cost-you.php" title="What Mismanaging Small Projects Will Cost You">What Mismanaging Small Projects Will Cost You</a></h2><p>Are you winging small projects using status emails and Excel spreadsheets to manage them? If so, you could be making a great mistake.</p></div></div><div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6 d-flex align-items-stretch mt-4" data-aos="zoom-in" data-aos-delay="300"><div class="icon-box"><div class="icon"><i class="bi bi-hand-thumbs-up"></i></div><p><i class="bi bi-calendar"></i> <time datetime="2009-09-02">2 Sep 2009</time></p><h2><a href="the-seven-essentials-of-highly-successful-project-initiations.php" title="The Seven Essentials of Highly Successful Project Initiations">The Seven Essentials of Highly Successful Project Initiations</a></h2><p>Project Initiation is that critical stage of a project where information about how the project will be delivered must be laid down.</p></div></div><div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6 d-flex align-items-stretch mt-4" data-aos="zoom-in" data-aos-delay="300"><div class="icon-box"><div class="icon"><i class="bi bi-hand-thumbs-up"></i></div><p><i class="bi bi-calendar"></i> <time datetime="2009-05-29">29 May 2009</time></p><h2><a href="project-management-kick-off-meetings-what-is-the-point.php" title="Project Management Kick Off Meetings: What is the Point?">Project Management Kick Off Meetings: What is the Point?</a></h2><p>Why slow down a project when it needs quick delivery? What is the real benefit of having a kick off meeting and what is a kick off meeting anyway?</p></div></div><div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6 d-flex align-items-stretch mt-4" data-aos="zoom-in" data-aos-delay="300"><div class="icon-box"><div class="icon"><i class="bi bi-hand-thumbs-up"></i></div><p><i class="bi bi-calendar"></i> <time datetime="2009-04-23">23 Apr 2009</time></p><h2><a href="effective-project-management-five-laws-that-determine-success.php" title="Effective Project Management: Five Laws that Determine Success">Effective Project Management: Five Laws that Determine Success</a></h2><p>Every year countless projects hit trouble for the same reasons. Why? Because the fundamental principles that determine project success are not being respected.</p></div></div><div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6 d-flex align-items-stretch mt-4" data-aos="zoom-in" data-aos-delay="300"><div class="icon-box"><div class="icon"><i class="bi bi-hand-thumbs-up"></i></div><p><i class="bi bi-calendar"></i> <time datetime="2009-04-11">11 Apr 2009</time></p><h2><a href="practical-approach-to-project-management.php" title="A Practical Approach to Project Management">A Practical Approach to Project Management</a></h2><p>Keep it simple! A successful project comes with great leadership, not lengthy and unwieldy project management processes.</p></div></div><div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6 d-flex align-items-stretch mt-4" data-aos="zoom-in" data-aos-delay="300"><div class="icon-box"><div class="icon"><i class="bi bi-hand-thumbs-up"></i></div><p><i class="bi bi-calendar"></i> <time datetime="2009-04-10">10 Apr 2009</time></p><h2><a href="the-three-ps-of-project-management.php" title="The Three Ps of Project Management">The Three Ps of Project Management</a></h2><p>This article discusses the 3 Ps of project management. They are broken down and reviewed to provide an understanding of what needs to be addressed for project success.</p></div></div><div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6 d-flex align-items-stretch mt-4" data-aos="zoom-in" data-aos-delay="300"><div class="icon-box"><div class="icon"><i class="bi bi-hand-thumbs-up"></i></div><p><i class="bi bi-calendar"></i> <time datetime="2009-03-22">22 Mar 2009</time></p><h2><a href="do-you-know-where-your-project-is.php" title="Do You Know Where Your Project Is?">Do You Know Where Your Project Is?</a></h2><p>Projects are ultimately about making an organisation stronger and better, and that means it's important to make sure you're choosing the right projects.</p></div></div><div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6 d-flex align-items-stretch mt-4" data-aos="zoom-in" data-aos-delay="300"><div class="icon-box"><div class="icon"><i class="bi bi-hand-thumbs-up"></i></div><p><i class="bi bi-calendar"></i> <time datetime="2009-01-19">19 Jan 2009</time></p><h2><a href="avoiding-project-management-pitfalls.php" title="Avoiding Project Management Pitfalls">Avoiding Project Management Pitfalls</a></h2><p>Common pitfalls that projects experience and some tips to help make a project more successful and avoid the potential for chaos.</p></div></div><div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6 d-flex align-items-stretch mt-4" data-aos="zoom-in" data-aos-delay="300"><div class="icon-box"><div class="icon"><i class="bi bi-hand-thumbs-up"></i></div><p><i class="bi bi-calendar"></i> <time datetime="2008-12-29">29 Dec 2008</time></p><h2><a href="ten-tips-for-running-successful-projects.php" title="Ten Tips for Running Successful Projects">Ten Tips for Running Successful Projects</a></h2><p>Successful projects don't just happen. They require structured planning, insightful management and good interpersonal skills. Use these ten tips to help make your next project a winner.</p></div></div><div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6 d-flex align-items-stretch mt-4" data-aos="zoom-in" data-aos-delay="300"><div class="icon-box"><div class="icon"><i class="bi bi-hand-thumbs-up"></i></div><p><i class="bi bi-calendar"></i> <time datetime="2008-12-10">10 Dec 2008</time></p><h2><a href="top-tips-for-project-implementation.php" title="Top Tips for Project Implementation">Top Tips for Project Implementation</a></h2><p>In an increasingly fast paced world, clients want project implementation to be quicker and less intrusive. It's a tough thing to achieve because implementing a business solution is not a straightforward process.</p></div></div><div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6 d-flex align-items-stretch mt-4" data-aos="zoom-in" data-aos-delay="300"><div class="icon-box"><div class="icon"><i class="bi bi-hand-thumbs-up"></i></div><p><i class="bi bi-calendar"></i> Not recorded</p><h2><a href="execute-or-be-executed-avoiding-the-project-management-guillotine.php" title="Execute...Or Be Executed: Avoiding the Project Management Guillotine">Execute…Or Be Executed: Avoiding the Project Management Guillotine</a></h2><p>Any project manager who's been around the block a few times has experienced a visit to the project management guillotine. Avoid a trip by keeping these simple tips in mind.</p></div></div><div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6 d-flex align-items-stretch mt-4" data-aos="zoom-in" data-aos-delay="300"><div class="icon-box"><div class="icon"><i class="bi bi-hand-thumbs-up"></i></div><p><i class="bi bi-calendar"></i> Not recorded</p><h2><a href="the-3-ps-of-ppproject-management.php" title="The 3 Ps of PPProject Management">The 3 Ps of PPProject Management</a></h2><p>This article is about presentation, planning and processing; the three cornerstones of project management and important elements of a successful project.</p></div></div><div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6 d-flex align-items-stretch mt-4" data-aos="zoom-in" data-aos-delay="300"><div class="icon-box"><div class="icon"><i class="bi bi-hand-thumbs-up"></i></div><p><i class="bi bi-calendar"></i> Not recorded</p><h2><a href="how-to-deliver-project-status.php" title="How to Deliver Project Status">How to Deliver Project Status</a></h2><p>This article recommendations how to deliver project status to management and the project team that you will hopefully find to be very effective.</p></div></div><div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6 d-flex align-items-stretch mt-4" data-aos="zoom-in" data-aos-delay="300"><div class="icon-box"><div class="icon"><i class="bi bi-hand-thumbs-up"></i></div><p><i class="bi bi-calendar"></i> Not recorded</p><h2><a href="how-to-report-status-on-a-project.php" title="How to Report Status on a Project">How to Report Status on a Project</a></h2><p>Very few people know how to report status on a project, even when they are expert project managers. The problem? Most don't understand the perspective of a manager who is being reported to.</p></div></div><div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6 d-flex align-items-stretch mt-4" data-aos="zoom-in" data-aos-delay="300"><div class="icon-box"><div class="icon"><i class="bi bi-hand-thumbs-up"></i></div><p><i class="bi bi-calendar"></i> Not recorded</p><h2><a href="21-project-management-success-tips.php" title="21 Project Management Success Tips">21 Project Management Success Tips</a></h2><p>These 21 project management tips won't guarantee success, but they will help you get a solid handle on your project and ensure that you're doing all you can to make it succeed in an unpredictable world.</p></div></div><div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6 d-flex align-items-stretch mt-4" data-aos="zoom-in" data-aos-delay="300"><div class="icon-box"><div class="icon"><i class="bi bi-hand-thumbs-up"></i></div><p><i class="bi bi-calendar"></i> Not recorded</p><h2><a href="make-those-project-meetings-more-effective.php" title="Let's Make Those Project Meetings More Effective">Let's Make Those Project Meetings More Effective</a></h2><p>Meetings are important, but are they always productive? Help make sure your meetings are productive with these nine golden rules for effective meetings.</p></div></div><div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6 d-flex align-items-stretch mt-4" data-aos="zoom-in" data-aos-delay="300"><div class="icon-box"><div class="icon"><i class="bi bi-hand-thumbs-up"></i></div><p><i class="bi bi-calendar"></i> Not recorded</p><h2><a href="get-maximum-benefits-of-merging-top-down-and-bottom-up-project-management.php" title="Get Maximum Benefits of Merging Top-down and Bottom-up Project Management">Get Maximum Benefits of Merging Top-down and Bottom-up Project Management</a></h2><p>Nowadays, the bottom-up approach to project management is becoming more and more popular. More and more, organisations are abandoning the top-down project management style.</p></div></div><div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6 d-flex align-items-stretch mt-4" data-aos="zoom-in" data-aos-delay="300"><div class="icon-box"><div class="icon"><i class="bi bi-hand-thumbs-up"></i></div><p><i class="bi bi-calendar"></i> Not recorded</p><h2><a href="having-a-robust-governance-process.php" title="Having a Robust Governance Process">Having a Robust Governance Process</a></h2><p>Project management needs robust monitoring and control processes. We should actively monitor and control our projects from business case through to closure.</p></div></div><div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6 d-flex align-items-stretch mt-4" data-aos="zoom-in" data-aos-delay="300"><div class="icon-box"><div class="icon"><i class="bi bi-hand-thumbs-up"></i></div><p><i class="bi bi-calendar"></i> Not recorded</p><h2><a href="technology-vendor-contracting-breaking-the-mould.php" title="Technology Vendor Contracting: Breaking the Mould">Technology Vendor Contracting: Breaking the Mould</a></h2><p>Better technology vendor negotiations produce better contracts for technology projects, and better contracts produce better project outcomes.</p></div></div><div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6 d-flex align-items-stretch mt-4" data-aos="zoom-in" data-aos-delay="300"><div class="icon-box"><div class="icon"><i class="bi bi-hand-thumbs-up"></i></div><p><i class="bi bi-calendar"></i> Not recorded</p><h2><a href="purpose-of-project-management-and-setting-objectives.php" title="The Purpose of Project Management and Setting Objectives">The Purpose of Project Management and Setting Objectives</a></h2><p>Effective objectives in project management are specific. A specific objective increases the chances of leading to a specific and successful outcome.</p></div></div><div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6 d-flex align-items-stretch mt-4" data-aos="zoom-in" data-aos-delay="300"><div class="icon-box"><div class="icon"><i class="bi bi-hand-thumbs-up"></i></div><p><i class="bi bi-calendar"></i> Not recorded</p><h2><a href="when-do-i-turn-on-project-management.php" title="When Do I Turn on Project Management?">When Do I Turn on Project Management?</a></h2><p>The problem with project management and IT is that all too often, project management is an afterthought on a project.</p></div></div><div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6 d-flex align-items-stretch mt-4" data-aos="zoom-in" data-aos-delay="300"><div class="icon-box"><div class="icon"><i class="bi bi-hand-thumbs-up"></i></div><p><i class="bi bi-calendar"></i> Not recorded</p><h2><a href="project-management-basics.php" title="Project Management Basics">Project Management Basics</a></h2><p>Understanding how projects should be managed or by the book methodology is a good reference guide and tool for everyone.</p></div></div><div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6 d-flex align-items-stretch mt-4" data-aos="zoom-in" data-aos-delay="300"><div class="icon-box"><div class="icon"><i class="bi bi-hand-thumbs-up"></i></div><p><i class="bi bi-calendar"></i> Not recorded</p><h2><a href="setting-measurable-project-objectives.php" title="Setting Measurable Project Objectives">Setting Measurable Project Objectives</a></h2><p>When forming project objectives DISCO can be spelled out to point us in the proper direction for creating meaningful objectives and tracking their progress.</p></div></div><div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6 d-flex align-items-stretch mt-4" data-aos="zoom-in" data-aos-delay="300"><div class="icon-box"><div class="icon"><i class="bi bi-hand-thumbs-up"></i></div><p><i class="bi bi-calendar"></i> Not recorded</p><h2><a href="let-project-management-boost-the-bottom-line.php" title="Let Project Management Boost the Bottom-Line">Let Project Management Boost the Bottom-Line</a></h2><p>The top five ways that you as a project manager can help to boost that bottom-line and become a valuable player in financial discussion.</p></div></div><div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6 d-flex align-items-stretch mt-4" data-aos="zoom-in" data-aos-delay="300"><div class="icon-box"><div class="icon"><i class="bi bi-hand-thumbs-up"></i></div><p><i class="bi bi-calendar"></i> Not recorded</p><h2><a href="developing-a-new-project-scorecard.php" title="Developing a New Project Scorecard">Developing a New Project Scorecard</a></h2><p>How to develop a project scorecard to measure the success of your projects in terms of implementing organisational strategy.</p></div></div><div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6 d-flex align-items-stretch mt-4" data-aos="zoom-in" data-aos-delay="300"><div class="icon-box"><div class="icon"><i class="bi bi-hand-thumbs-up"></i></div><p><i class="bi bi-calendar"></i> Not recorded</p><h2><a href="real-world-project-management-procurement-management.php" title="Real World Project Management: Procurement Management">Real World Project Management: Procurement Management</a></h2><p>All organisations have their approach to procurement. As project manager, you need to understand your organisation's approach and then follow the rules to get the stuff you need.</p></div></div><div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6 d-flex align-items-stretch mt-4" data-aos="zoom-in" data-aos-delay="300"><div class="icon-box"><div class="icon"><i class="bi bi-hand-thumbs-up"></i></div><p><i class="bi bi-calendar"></i> Not recorded</p><h2><a href="project-management-scope-triangle.php" title="A Project Management Primer: Basic Principles - Scope Triangle">A Project Management Primer: Basic Principles - Scope Triangle</a></h2><p>The scope triangle illustrates the relationship between three primary forces in a project - time, cost and quality.</p></div></div><div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6 d-flex align-items-stretch mt-4" data-aos="zoom-in" data-aos-delay="300"><div class="icon-box"><div class="icon"><i class="bi bi-hand-thumbs-up"></i></div><p><i class="bi bi-calendar"></i> Not recorded</p><h2><a href="controlling-project-costs-through-interactive-planning.php" title="Controlling Project Costs Through Interactive Planning">Controlling Project Costs Through Interactive Planning</a></h2><p>If time is money, keeping a project on budget requires utilising the project's estimate, schedule, cost forecasting and earned value systems interactively.</p></div></div><div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6 d-flex align-items-stretch mt-4" data-aos="zoom-in" data-aos-delay="300"><div class="icon-box"><div class="icon"><i class="bi bi-hand-thumbs-up"></i></div><p><i class="bi bi-calendar"></i> Not recorded</p><h2><a href="step-by-step-beginners-guide-to-project-management.php" title="Step-by-Step Beginners Guide to Project Management">Step-by-Step Beginners Guide to Project Management</a></h2><p>This article outlines a simple beginners guide to project management that will help in organising projects and their participants.</p></div></div><div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6 d-flex align-items-stretch mt-4" data-aos="zoom-in" data-aos-delay="300"><div class="icon-box"><div class="icon"><i class="bi bi-hand-thumbs-up"></i></div><p><i class="bi bi-calendar"></i> Not recorded</p><h2><a href="7-steps-to-project-success.php" title="7 Steps to Project Success">7 Steps to Project Success</a></h2><p>A seven step procedure to manage projects from inception to success. It guarantees the best chance of achieving maximum project benefits.</p></div></div><div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6 d-flex align-items-stretch mt-4" data-aos="zoom-in" data-aos-delay="300"><div class="icon-box"><div class="icon"><i class="bi bi-hand-thumbs-up"></i></div><p><i class="bi bi-calendar"></i> Not recorded</p><h2><a href="how-to-keep-a-design-project-moving.php" title="How to Keep a Design Project Moving">How to Keep a Design Project Moving</a></h2><p>Seven tips to keep your design project moving by goal setting, involving the decision makers, engaging your team and estimating accurately.</p></div></div><div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6 d-flex align-items-stretch mt-4" data-aos="zoom-in" data-aos-delay="300"><div class="icon-box"><div class="icon"><i class="bi bi-hand-thumbs-up"></i></div><p><i class="bi bi-calendar"></i> Not recorded</p><h2><a href="tips-for-project-management-success.php" title="Tips for Project Management Success">Tips for Project Management Success</a></h2><p>Four tips for achieving project management success that have stood the test of time. If you contemplate these suggestions you may discover new insights that lead to greater project success.</p></div></div><div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6 d-flex align-items-stretch mt-4" data-aos="zoom-in" data-aos-delay="300"><div class="icon-box"><div class="icon"><i class="bi bi-hand-thumbs-up"></i></div><p><i class="bi bi-calendar"></i> Not recorded</p><h2><a href="project-management-as-it-ought-to-be.php" title="Project Management As it Ought to Be">Project Management As it Ought to Be</a></h2><p>Project management can't be accomplished by following a formula or using the right system. The systems and the software only make the job easier; they aren't the elements of success.</p></div></div><div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6 d-flex align-items-stretch mt-4" data-aos="zoom-in" data-aos-delay="300"><div class="icon-box"><div class="icon"><i class="bi bi-hand-thumbs-up"></i></div><p><i class="bi bi-calendar"></i> Not recorded</p><h2><a href="flexible-project-management.php" title="Flexible Project Management">Flexible Project Management</a></h2><p>Most technical design projects could theoretically be completed in half the time if they were managed perfectly and there was no rework required.</p></div></div><div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6 d-flex align-items-stretch mt-4" data-aos="zoom-in" data-aos-delay="300"><div class="icon-box"><div class="icon"><i class="bi bi-hand-thumbs-up"></i></div><p><i class="bi bi-calendar"></i> Not recorded</p><h2><a href="5-tips-for-successful-projects.php" title="5 Tips for Successful Projects">5 Tips for Successful Projects</a></h2><p>Best practice project management reminds us that if we successfully initiate, plan, execute and close out our projects our metrics will illustrate greater results.</p></div></div></div></div></section></main><footer id="footer"><div class="footer-newsletter d-print-none"><div class="container"><div class="row justify-content-center"><div class="col-lg-6"><h3>Project Health Check</h3><p>Will your project be a success? 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