By Carter McNamara on January 7, 2011
Benefits of Consulting and/or Project Teams Occasionally, a client will specify that they want a team of consultants on the project because the project requires substantial expertise and resources. While there can be many frustrations for consultants working in teams, there are also major benefits. The team can provide a wide variety of expertise and […]
By Kevin Lonergan on October 11, 2010
There are many elements in the environment of a project, and ‘organisation’ is one of the most important. Organisational decisions can encompass wide-ranging aspects, such as partnerships, key supplier and sub-contracting relationships and responsibilities within a project – and that’s the key word: “responsibilities”. Making responsibilities clear at the practical working level, perhaps phase by […]
By Kevin Lonergan on September 26, 2010
there will be times when you will not be the most popular person in the room …… Much of the lot of the project manager is concerned with dealing with issues; that may mean bringing attention to issues, their source, impact and resolution to the table for the project team, sponsors and executives to resolve. […]
By Kevin Lonergan on September 14, 2010
As with many walks of life, there are many views on project management. The following short discussion demonstrates brilliantly the differing views of people relating to the task of project management and the responsbilities of a project manager. When having met an organisation recently I was talking to a few project managers, and one of […]
By Marc Share on June 20, 2010
Precision and clarity in communication are critical in establishing the foundation for a solid team collaborative environment thus helping avoid common pitfalls and failures.
By Marc Share on June 1, 2010
KEEPING THE WOLVES AT BAY — The Ever-Present Conundrum The recent events in the financial sector, while perhaps skirting the edges of legality, certainly highlighted the issue of the ethical dilemma often faced when increasing pressure to perform, deliver and maximize profitability butts up against moral and ethical (as well as legal) compliance. Certainly in the […]
By Kevin Lonergan on April 8, 2010
Throughout the whole of my career, I have come across a few great project managers. These are people who actually deliver a project, which is very much a success, and broadly gets delivered within the key mainstream delivery targets. But, the key question in my mind is why are they great project managers? What makes […]
