cloud computing

Benefits of cloud computing for project managers

Businesses all over the world have embraced cloud computing and it has completely changed the way that applications and data are accessed and hosted. There are some significant ways in which cloud computing has altered the landscape of business computing and it is important for project managers to understand what this means for the role […]

project managers pay

Which industries pay the best for project managers?

Project management is a recognised profession with chartered status available to those with the right skills, experience and qualifications. But the big question many newly qualified project managers might be asking is: which industries pay the best? Project management is becoming an increasingly popular career choice and can offer a well-defined and rewarding career path. […]

project management trends for 2021

3 Project management trends to take us into 2021

As we near the end of 2020, a year that the majority will be glad to see over, we can start to consider those project management trends that might be impacting the industry and coming with us into a brand new year. Remote and digital teams One huge thing that 2020 has taught us, for […]

benefits management

Share your experience as a project manager; help your career prospects

If you share your experience of being a project manager and network with others who work in the same type of role this can be a really good idea for anyone aiming to expand their career prospects. The question many project managers might find themselves asking is how can I share my experiences? Let’s take […]

sustainability in project management

The future of project management: adaptability, sustainability, diversity

The only way for many organisations to thrive and survive is by making sure that their projects have the ability to adapt quickly when new circumstances arise; and to focus on sustainability and diversity. When times are turbulent, an organisation’s success will depend on their ability to adapt in terms of planning and delivery of […]

crisis risk management tips

Crisis Risk Management Tips and Techniques

If there is one way in which the COVID-19 pandemic tested most project managers then it is almost certain that some of them operated some form of crisis risk management. Whilst this may have varied from one region to another, and indeed one industry to another those project management skills were definitely being tested to […]

project management in healthcare

A project manager’s place in healthcare – during and beyond a pandemic

During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic those that have been hardest hit in employment were professionals in the medical supply and medical sector. The role of the project manager became particularly important to those employers and their employees within these sectors. Whilst almost every industry was hit hard by the pandemic, it  was the medical sector […]

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APM PMQ (BoK7) Resource Management – Podcast Transcript

Introduction Welcome to a Parallel Project Training APM Project Management Qualification (APM PMQ) podcast based on the APM body of knowledge seventh edition. You should be using this in conjunction with our elearning podcasts, and potentially a tutor led course. For more information please visit www.parallelprojecttraining.com Paul  Hello, welcome to another Parallel Project Training podcast […]

complexity in project management

Tackling supply chain complexity as a project manager

Supply chains are complex so having the ability to manage this increasing level of complexity is necessary in order to achieve those vital business objectives of profitability and growth. We live in a global environment, so you need to be able to recognise those factors that add to these complexities such as risk and security […]

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APM PMQ (BoK7) Procurement – Podcast Transcript

Introduction: Welcome to a Parallel Project Training APM Project Management Qualification (APM PMQ) podcast based on the APM body of knowledge seventh edition. You should be using this in conjunction with our e-learning, podcasts and potentially a tutor-led course. For more information please visit www.parallelprojecttraining.com Paul: Hello welcome to another Parallel Project Training podcast we’re […]

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APM PMQ (BoK7) Quality – Planning, Assurance and Control – Podcast Transcript

Introduction  Welcome to a Parallel Project Training APM project management qualification (APM PMQ) podcast based on the APM body of knowledge seventh edition, you should be using this in conjunction with our elearning podcasts, and potentially a tutor led course. For more information, please visit https://www.parallelprojecttraining.com Paul  Hello, welcome to another Parallel Project Training podcast […]

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APM PMQ (BoK7) Risk and Issue Management – Podcast Transcript

Introduction  Welcome to a parallel project training APM project management qualification (APM PMQ) podcast based on the APM body of knowledge seventh edition. You should be using this in conjunction with our elearning podcasts, and potentially a tutor led course. For more information, please visit www.parallelprojecttraining.com Paul  Hello, welcome to another Parallel Project Training podcast […]

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APM PMQ (BoK7) Earned Value – Podcast Transcript

Introduction Welcome to a parallel project training APM project management qualification (APM PMQ) podcast based on the APM body of knowledge seventh edition. You should be using this in conjunction with our elearning podcasts, and potentially a tutor led course. For more information, please visit www.parallelprojecttraining.com Paul  Hello, welcome to this Parallel Project Training podcast. […]

project off course

How to recover a project that has gone off course

When you explain project management you don’t immediately think of failure, but it can and does happen no matter how good the manger is. Statistics show that roughly only a third of projects fulfil their objective but this figure can be lowered if a manager can act quickly to get a project back on track […]

project planning techniques

5 common project planning techniques to work on

With project management, it’s all in the project planning techniques. You will need to prepare to adapt your schedule as things move along – obviously you can’t control everything (and everyone!) and things rarely go to plan but setting off on the right foot will ultimately give your project the best chance of success. Here […]

project management courses teach soft and hard skills

What technical, soft and hard skills do you need in project management?

The career field for project managers is rapidly expanding; perhaps because in the working world everything can be classed as a project and so there is never any shortage of work for experienced professionals! But how do you become a great project manager and stand out from the competition? The answer is found in the […]