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I recently presented at an APM webinar entitled “Taking portfolio benefits management to the next level with modern analytics”.

Including options for both high- and low-security contexts – by Hugo Minney and Merv WyethLockdown is easing; my workplace, Sellafield Ltd, is bringing the construction crews back, restarting most projects and all active work.

As project managers, we’re all aware of the RAID log concept, to capture risks, actions, issues, decisions and any other information a project manager may wish, or be obliged to record.

What do the city of Montreal, the 2012 London Olympics, and the UK Borders Agency have in common? They are all examples of organisations coordinating complex projects that encountered significant problems:  • An $11m Montreal overpass had to be demolished less than a year after completion because its positioning did not fit the redesigned road access to a nearby bridge, also under redevelopment.

Let’s be honest.

The film (adapted from the play) 'A few good men', is about proving a conspiracy to cover up the murder of a US Marine.

If I weren’t an auditor, my dream job would be to run a small fish restaurant on the coast.

As project and programme managers, we are expected to work to recognised processes and we are measured against them.

It’s easy to see the association that the profession of project management has with building and engineering.

'Never waste a good crisis' said Churchill, allegedly, and there have certainly been no shortages of what the public at least, might consider have qualified as a series of 'once in a generation' crises facing governments over the last few years.