Do you know the number 1 reason why projects fail?  Scope creep / lack of scope definition. 

Projects form from ideas, responses to demand, changing situations & legislation.  These drivers solidify into projects and many projects are initiated with urgency; Project Managers start to grapple the project before they are truly ready, baked, defined. 

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‘Our customers really love us, so they don’t care if their projects are late and don’t work.’

Is this what you think? Is this what your project ‘customers’ are really saying?

How about this?

‘We figure it’s more profitable to have 50% overruns than to spend 15% on project management to prevent them.’

Do you ever get to hear that one? Read the rest of this entry »

This year we are again taking part in some of the UK’s leading exhibitions where we will be showcasing our services and presenting on a wide range of topics to audiences.

Below is an outline of the exhibitions with details of our involvement. Read the rest of this entry »

As the demand for project management contractors begins to show signs of a recovery, here at Wellingtone, we are often asked which is the best tax solution for a contractor to work under.

There are a range of options available, depending upon an individuals’ own circumstances, but the two most common are either the use one of the many umbrella companies in existence, or to set up your own limited company to invoice through, and here at Wellingtone, we strongly advise that people take the time to seek professional, independent advice on what is the best solution for them. Read the rest of this entry »