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So you’ve agreed your scope, requirements are defined, timelines have all been worked through and costs have been endorsed.

People in projects often have a passion for success and delivery that should not be underestimated.

The APM Mentoring Programme has well over 300 people on its books – all of whom volunteer their time to support, inspire and guide others in their careers.

As a Registered Project Professional (RPP) I have been looking forward to the day that I can build on that recognition by becoming a Chartered Project Professional and that day will soon arrive - you won’t be surprised to know that my application is already in process.

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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.