Why start-ups need project managers now more than ever
Running a Start-up is not for the faint of heart. It can involve dealing with any number of different tasks on a daily basis, no two days will be the same, a whole team will be looking to you to put plans in place and more importantly deal with those plans when things go a little
What is the APM Competence Framework?
If you are considering a role in project management then it is a good idea to consider developing your career further by increasing your knowledge and experience. As a way of developing your career, an ideal measure how you are doing is to look at your competency and having a benchmark against which you can do this
Four factors that make a project risky
When you undertake any new project, there is always an element of risk involved, and finding ways of managing risk is vital if you want to help your project succeed. As a project manager, it is important that you understand the risk factors of your project so that you can arrange your project plans accordingly, make your
Can software deliver both consistency and flexibility?
In today’s busy highly competitive marketplace not only is the role of project manager key to the success of any project undertaken but project management software plays a huge part. It provides the busy project manager with the vital tools to help keep everyone working on the project organised and make sure that everything is progressing
The things no one tells you about being a project manager
If you are contemplating whether project management is the right career path for you then there is some good news and some bad news. The great news is that now more than ever project management is easier than it has ever been. However, and here is the bad news – being a project manager has for
What is project management?
If you are wondering what project management is then there is a good chance that you are not alone in your pondering. The dictionary defines project management as:“The application of processes, methods, knowledge, skills and experience to achieve the project objectives.”So, essentially, project management is all about using the skills and experience you have to make sure
Five tips for leading your team for maximum productivity
Even in the last few years, the field of sales has changed dramatically. In fact, it has changed to a point where it is almost unrecognisable as the field it once was. New technology and a huge increase in the way that marketing and sales teams communicate with each other mean that the role of sales
Make your project meetings work for you
Meetings are essential for a project to be completed successfully. They should be a chance to iron out problems, discuss solutions, appropriate resources and air views, concerns and ideas.And yet, all too often, project meetings run on too long and are a monumental waste of a lot of time. The items under discussion could have been
How to become a project manager
Project management is an increasingly popular choice when it comes to a career and no wonder – as a project manager, you could really make your mark on a company or organisation. With such a diverse range of apprenticeships in project management also becoming available, there are many ways of breaking in to this field.Project managers
Four ways to build an innovative team
Innovative teams mean getting the right combination of people with energy, dynamism and know-how, as well as full of ideas. In other words, every business and organisation are looking for the next Steve Jobs or Bill Gates.And there’s no reason why the world is not full of young(er) Steve Jobs and Bill Gates. The truth is,