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The Big Interview: Kevin Gilligan, NASA Blog

Who better to talk moonshot projects than NASA’s acting Chief Programme Management Officer? Emma De Vita picks his brain  Kevin Gilligan sits in his office at NASA’s HQ in Washington DC, surrounded by space-related paraphernalia and with a poster of Saturn tacked up behind him (it’s exactly how I’d imagined).


Why you need to stop and reflect to get ahead Blog

It might seem an impossible luxury when you’re caught up in the busyness of daily life, but the practice of regularly taking time out for reflection is exactly the kind of thing that will help your professional development.


Five top tips on being a great project influencer Blog

Influencing is a vital project skill, but it rarely comes with a manual.


Project capability: right people, right place, right time Blog

From set-up to continuous improvement, how do you find the people with the right capabilities to staff your projects? Dave Waller speaks to five experts to find out.


Why mission-led delivery drives success Blog

Every organisation has a mission – however, there is often a significant gap between strategic ambition and practical delivery, writes Professor Adam Boddison OBE.


Mission possible: how project delivery shapes strategy Blog

Strategy without execution is worthless, but organisations are increasingly realising that what their project capabilities make possible will ultimately shape the strategies their leaders choose, finds Richard Young.


How to engage stakeholders (brilliantly) Blog

Kate Jacobs uncovers how to go beyond mere ‘management’ of stakeholders and really connect.


Why active listening matters on projects Blog

Active listening means more than staying quiet while others speak; used well, it can build trust, surface better ideas and help project leaders turn stakeholder feedback into stronger outcomes.


Skilling up for a future that’s definitely not ‘mid’ Blog

The next decade will see a significant influx of young professionals entering the world of work, many of whom are currently in school.


Project On Location at CoSTAR Live Lab Blog

Project launches its On Location video series, where we go behind the scenes of exciting projects to bring them to life for you and share what it takes to manage them.


The Big Interview: Kevin Gilligan, NASA

Who better to talk moonshot projects than NASA’s acting Chief Programme Management Officer? Emma De Vita picks his brain  Kevin Gilligan sits in his office at NASA’s HQ in Washington DC, surrounded by space-related paraphernalia and with a poster of Saturn tacked up behind him (it’s exactly how I’d imagined).


Why you need to stop and reflect to get ahead

It might seem an impossible luxury when you’re caught up in the busyness of daily life, but the practice of regularly taking time out for reflection is exactly the kind of thing that will help your professional development.


Five top tips on being a great project influencer

Influencing is a vital project skill, but it rarely comes with a manual.


Project capability: right people, right place, right time

From set-up to continuous improvement, how do you find the people with the right capabilities to staff your projects? Dave Waller speaks to five experts to find out.


Why mission-led delivery drives success

Every organisation has a mission – however, there is often a significant gap between strategic ambition and practical delivery, writes Professor Adam Boddison OBE.


Mission possible: how project delivery shapes strategy

Strategy without execution is worthless, but organisations are increasingly realising that what their project capabilities make possible will ultimately shape the strategies their leaders choose, finds Richard Young.


How to engage stakeholders (brilliantly)

Kate Jacobs uncovers how to go beyond mere ‘management’ of stakeholders and really connect.


Why active listening matters on projects

Active listening means more than staying quiet while others speak; used well, it can build trust, surface better ideas and help project leaders turn stakeholder feedback into stronger outcomes.


Skilling up for a future that’s definitely not ‘mid’

The next decade will see a significant influx of young professionals entering the world of work, many of whom are currently in school.


Project On Location at CoSTAR Live Lab

Project launches its On Location video series, where we go behind the scenes of exciting projects to bring them to life for you and share what it takes to manage them.


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