The PRACI matrix I developed is a simple yet effective means of communicating to project team members who is accountable and who is responsible for completing specific tasks while at the same time conveying to those: who are required to participate in their preparation; who will be consulted; and those that are simply to be informed.
Project controllers are not only the ‘truth tellers’ of projects, but also technical and strategy whizzes.
Why effective communication and collaboration rely on linguistic nuances There’s an intriguing new theory about the origin of language in human beings.
No project runs its course without some project team issues or concerns.
Deepwater Horizon, situated in the Gulf of Mexico, was a Transocean drilling rig that became famous not for being at the pinnacle of deep-water drilling technology, but for the 2010 blow-out that led to the sinking of the vessel and the worst maritime oil spill in history.
Setting achievable project goals has always been a problem.
Leadership styles can take many forms.
Carmel McConnell, the opening keynote speaker of APM’s Change Changes conference, set the theme for the day’s multiple discussions: the power of purpose.
March can be the hardest month in which to motivate yourself as you plug away through the short days with a snivelling cold to boot.
It’s rare not to suffer from imposter syndrome at some point in your career – the nerve-wracking first day in a new role, stepping up to speak to senior stakeholders or giving that big presentation at a conference.