Sample Multi-Choice Questions 1) Which of the following is not a characteristic of a project? a) Has a defined life span b) Uses a pre-defined set of techniques c) Produces defined and measurable business benefits d) Has an “element of uniqueness”. 2) Which of the following best defines a project management methodology? a) The projects background, purpose and benefits b) A documented process […]
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Will A Project Management Qualification Get Me A Better Job?
It depends at what stage you are in your project management career. If you have a couple of years successful project management experience under you belt then getting a qualification can really strengthen your career in the view of employers. Or if you are considering a career change then a qualification can get you noticed […]
The Project Office and Why You Should Love It
In different organisations it might be called the Project Office, Project Support Office or Project Management Office but whatever the term used this is essentially the same team or department with the same fundamental role – to ensure projects are run efficiently, reported accurately and deliver a measurable business benefit. It is important in […]
How to Build High Performing Project Team
What is a high performing project team and how does it differ from a regular team? All managers recognize a high performing team when they see one. They are the people who can take a project and run with it, requiring little intervention from superiors before bringing the project to a successful conclusion. Unlike typical […]
APMP Project Management Qualification Adds £10K To Salary
Every year the recruitment consultancy Arras People conduct a detailed Project Management Benchmark Report. Over the years it has become widely respected as a measure of the state of the UK project management jobs market. In this year’s review of salary rates for project managers they examined the difference between the salary rates of those […]
Re-evaluating Effective Leadership in Today’s On-line Society
Regimes around the world have been crumbling as large protests amass globally. There is unrest among the civilian population who seek strong leaders free from corruption and greed. The Arab Spring has lead to overthrows in Libya, Egypt, Bahrain and numerous other surrounding countries. The Occupy Wall Street movement is sweeping the nation and protesters […]
There Are Project Managers and There Are Project Managers
There is a wealth of information, advice, articles and blogs out there about the emerging profession of project management and these all, invariably, refer to project managers as if they were one breed. There is little distinction between the industry the project managers work in, or the levels of complexity in the projects they manage. […]
Is IT Project Management different?
IT Project Management has become known as its own separate field which is maintained by a body of research and knowledge spanning fields with approved professional certification. The IT field is fast becoming more dependable, quicker and more affordable, the costs, complications, and dangers of IT projects keep increasing. Extensive cited studies and reports show […]
What is a Project Plan?
In order for any project to have a successful outcome, a project needs a solid foundation. Before the work starts there must be the coming together of minds to agree the project objectives, scope and detailed activities to produce a working project plan. This will describe from start to finish how it will be done and […]
Can PMP Certification Get You An Interview?
Imagine in your mind that you are the hiring manager of a large scale company that is looking to bring on a new project manager, and you are staring at the large stack of resumes dreading getting started. The first thing that you want to do is rather than search for the eligible applicants and […]
Parallel Project Training Joins Forces with Carnegie Enterprise to Offer APM PQ in Scotland
– In a new venture Parallel Project Training and Carnegie Enterprise are combining their expertise to deliver APM PQ training in Scotland during December 2011 – Reading, UK. 31 October 2011: The Association for Project Management Practitioner Qualification (APM PQ) is an internationally recognised project management qualification aimed at project professionals experienced in managing non-complex […]
PMP Certification A Project Manager’s Next Best Step
Financial ventures and creative campaigns today happen on much larger scales than they have in the past due to the evolution of communications and the global marketplace. For this reason endeavors such as these involve many more people. It is essential to have project managers that can maintain the integrity and direction of such projects […]
How to keep up project team motivation during an economic recession
Growing concerns about our current economic state are causing a large number of people to feel insecure about their employment status. It seems that job security is no longer a guarantee and this can cause even the most confident and qualified employee to lose these motivation. Lack of morale can negatively impact your team and […]
Parallel Project Training Sponsors Major Project Management Event
– Parallel Project Training is this year sponsoring Synergy 2011, the high-profile event celebrating the project management profession- Reading, UK. 13 October 2011: The Project Management Institute (PMI) UK Chapter is hosting Synergy 2011 on International Project Management Day, 3rd November 2011, at Indigo O2 in London. This major event, to recognise and celebrate the […]
Project Management Moves Towards a Recognised Profession
Project management may not yet be regarded in the same light as one of the traditional professions but more and more large organisations are becoming committed to improving the standards of their project management professionals in an attempt to improve complex project delivery. In the UK, organisations such as BAA, Costain and Network Rail are […]
Is Project Management a Dark Art or a Profession?
Updated 18th December 2018 Much of the talk in the world of project management is the emergence of professional standards and work at the Association for Project Management (APM) on the development the proposed Chartered Standard for project professionals is progressing well. However in the drive to professionalise ethics and standards, it is best to […]
Investment Provides Boost To Professional Project Management
The UK government is rumoured to be discussing a £5bn investment in infrastructure investment in projects ranging from road, rail and broadband investment, although not an official plan “B”, the aim is to stimulate economic growth in the UK, without pulling in overseas exports. Treasury Danny Alexander Chief Secretary to the Treasury insists that this […]
Parallel Project Training Joins the Prestigious Group of Organizations Approved by Project Management Institute to Provide Project Management Training
Reading, UK – 15 September 2011 Parallel Project Training today announces it is now approved by Project Management Institute to become a PMI Registered Education Provider (R.E.P.) effective 1st September 2011. PMI R.E.P.s are educational organizations that have demonstrated that they are capable of providing world-class effective project management training. Through PMI’s rigorous quality […]