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Learning from performing any task is essential. Finding out what works and what does not is a positive way to achieve this and should improve future approaches and therefore likelihood of success. This learning process is integral to everyday life, but often runs into difficulty when applying it to projects. Read the rest of this entry »

The Microsoft Office Project Server EPM Solution provides organisations with the potential to communicate timely, relevant and up to date project information to users across all hierarchical levels, from Team Members at the base of the organization to Executives at the very top. Read the rest of this entry »

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One of the primary reasons often cited for project failure is scope change. Change within a project is not itself a bad thing and will happen whether we like it or not. After all, every project is by definition a unique event and with anything that is unique there is inherently a certain amount of risk. With risk, comes change. Read the rest of this entry »

For some Project Managers January & April can be an exciting time. New budgets are allocated and this means new projects.  I will gloss over annual budget allocation defining the start of new projects, rather than the genuine business need, let’s be realistic!  Read the rest of this entry »

By Cupe Ltd, our PRINCE2 Training Partners 

Why do so many organisations train and develop staff in the use of PRINCE2?

PRINCE2 is the UK Government owned and mandated project management methodology. As such it is the methodology which should be used on all public sector projects. Is this the only reason to use it? Absolutely not! This is certainly not the reason that many leading household name companies use the method. They use PRINCE2 because it works, or to be more accurate, it can be tailored to fit their projects. Read the rest of this entry »