Cost Out Projects: The Good, the Bad, and the Unintended Consequences
Most project goals aim to improve an organisation’s capability, and in doing so often creates efficiencies, but what happens when the goal itself is the cost out.
Modern PMO: Trends in PMO landscape
The PMO is making something of a resurgence in many organisations, as change and shifting workforce demands are challenging their ability to keep an eye on the trajectories of costs, benefits, and ROI.
The Value of a Program PMO
Some initiatives are just big and complex - when does it make sense to set up a program PMO, what should they be doing and how much value can it really add?
What does AI think about the impact of ChatGPT on projects? We asked
ChatGPT is having its moment in the sun. As organisations get excited about or grapple with the potential of generative AI, there are questions about how effective it can be in the project environment.
The Planning Fallacy: It’s a Real Cognitive Bias
Making estimations and assumptions is a necessary part of planning a project, but did you know that we all have a cognitive bias that affects our ability to accurately predict how long a task or project will take?
No Surprises: Why Execution Strategies are Critical for Project Success
As projects require many artefacts at the launch of a project, one that is often missing is an execution strategy, which could make or break its ability to succeed.
Prioritisation in Agile: Focus on the Benefits
For many project professionals, managing a backlog of user stories in an agile project can be done in their sleep. But what determines priority and how does that contribute to delivering the expected benefits?
Project Success: Avoiding the False Start
Projects that don’t gain traction right out of the gate typically have a few warning signs. A false start can be a setback for a project, but it can also be an opportunity to re-evaluate and make necessary adjustments to get back on track.
It’s Not Textbook: Coaching Better Project Managers
With decades of experience leading projects, programs and PMOs, we know a good project manager when we meet one – and what sets a great PM apart usually isn’t something they learn from a textbook.
Leadership Readiness: Priming the Organisation for Change
It’s no secret that the pace of change is climbing at a rapid rate. During disruptive and uncertain times the need for rapid, successful delivery is placing unprecedented demands on organisations, their leaders and the people that make it happen