5 barriers to communications are: Work environment. People’s attitudes and emotional state. Time zone and geography. Distractions and other priorities. Cultures and languages. 1. The environment in which the communication take place is one of the barriers to communications. Work environment such as noise and temperature might affect communications in certain circumstances. […]
Introduction Welcome to this Parallel Project Training video on the APM BoK7. This is our fifth or sixth attempt now Paul. So hopefully, all of the settings right this time you can hear us. My name is Matt Bolton. I’m a consultant at Parallel Project Training with me today is Paul. Hello Paul. Hello, I’m […]
We know it’s a tough time for many people so we have decided to offer Furloughed Workers 30% off our Project Project Management Qualification (PMQ) Distance Learning (Excluding Exam). So a cost of £210 plus VAT, reduced from £300 plus VAT. This would ideally suit someone who has completed their APM Project Management Fundamentals Qualification […]
In this new world, we have been running all of our project management courses using on-line classrooms. It’s something we have done for some clients for many years. However we are extremely grateful to our customers, many of whom have converted classroom training to virtual training. We have been very keen to get feedback from […]
This week has been one of the most difficult for many a year. It been very emotional and depressing at times. I have a feeling it’s going to get worse before it gets better. However, one thing I have noticed is that lots of people are getting to grips with the challenges of working from […]
Update 8th April The APM have now launched their online exams. You can read about it in this post Taking your APM PMQ Exam Online. It’s a new system that to me looks quite robust. This is great news because it means that we can continue to offer all of our planned virtual and distance learning […]
Updated 7th September 2022 Project managers often use the terms risk management and issue management interchangeably. In many industries, buzzwords and talk are a big part of project management where investors and directors are looking for answers and updates at each stage. However, this can lead to any novice project manager or project manager apprentice […]
Here is a good example answer of what is expected for this APM PMQ Exam question – updated 19th January 2022 a) Explain what is meant by the term project context (10 marks) Project context is the internal and external environment that a project operates in. The influences within the environment will […]
A change of direction with a project can herald all types of problems but read on to see how you can make those changes as smoothly as possible. In an ideal world when you begin a new project, you will have a clear end goal, a deadline and a budget. Once you have had a […]
In their 2019 L&D Report, professional search engine findcourses.co.uk found that companies that tie internal promotion to Learning & Development (L&D) are more likely to have a higher staff retention rate and highly satisfied employees. In any field but especially in the field of project management, career progression is closely related to professional training. Professional […]
Updated in 2021 for the new version of Adobe connect. Transcript of how to set up Adobe Connect An important addition to these instructions it is to turn off any corporate VPN connection you are using. Adobe support say it can break up the audio in the meeting room for everyone. Hello, my Paul Naybour […]
In the workplace, making mistakes can feel like the end of the world, especially when you as the project manager have not been able to deliver a successful project completion. Yes, the consequences of a failed project can mean loss of time and money as well as a bruised reputation, but the situation also provides […]
How often do you hear people say “The pace of change has never been this fast” And many would feel that from our day to day experience this is absolutely true. In his presentation to the world economic forum Justin Trudeau summed up the feeling of many “Think about it: The pace of change has never […]
Parallel Project Training goes from strength to strength as a leading training provider as it celebrates 10 years of success. We are an innovative training company based in Reading and this month are celebrating 10 years of success as one of the country’s leading project management training providers. We have brought a unique perspective to […]
Many project managers enjoy a successful freelance career but taking the leap can seem like a step into the unknown. So just how do you carve out a niche for your project management services on a freelance basis? It sounds idyllic becoming your own boss and setting your own working hours but going freelance […]
Here are the topics we will cover in detail in this article about project management skills that all project managers should develop for a successful career: Contents Effective Communication Good Organisation Skills Good Time Management Interpersonal Qualities Problem-Solving Abilities Leadership Qualities We all know that to secure the best project management roles, especially if you […]
One of the biggest mistakes that project managers make is that they do not plan their careers. They simply go with the flow and they do not plan their path. Does this sound familiar? If so, it is time to sit down and take a look at your career, determine where you want to go, […]