Apprenticeships are becoming more and more popular with young people looking for their first job when they leave education. Could you be a mentor to a project management apprentice? When it comes to apprenticeships, mentoring is a vital part of the process which can assist any young apprentice in the workplace, helping them to pick […]
Struggling to motivate your project team on a challenging project? Read on for more information on some easy motivational tips. It doesn’t matter where you work or what project you are working on, we all struggle for motivation from time-to-time. But lack of motivation is more likely to be an issue on a challenging project so […]
If you have a strong attention to detail and exceptional leadership skills, a project management career could be ideal for you. As a project manager, you will play the lead role in all aspects of a project, from planning to delivery, working to a number of objectives and goals that have been pre-determined. If this […]
The creation of the project management plan starts in the concept phase and is finalised at the end of the definition stage of the project lifecycle. Five major components of the project management plan are: Executive Summary Policy and Procedures Schedules Timeline plans Budgeting & Cost Management 1) Executive Summary This section describes the […]
Being a new project manager can be daunting. There are plenty of things to consider, here are just some of the mistakes you need to avoid. The job of the project manager is not as simple as you might think. There are so many things that can be going on simultaneously and so many […]
What’s the difference between a good project manager and an excellent project manager? From your team’s perspective, it might be how well you balance workloads or bring everyone on board by listening to their input. But from a client’s point of view most of the project management skills that matter all relate to how well […]
When you start working on a new project, one of the most important things you need to do is actually understand what the main aim of the project is. This may sound completely obvious but even experienced project managers and teams sometimes just crack on and don’t take the time to understand the project scope. […]
Within a procurement strategy, explain: build/buy decision, single/integrated/multiple suppliers, selection, conditions and form of contract, pricing and reimbursement. 1) build/buy decision often referred to as make or buy is the decision as to which parts of the project should be done in house and which parts should be procured from an external supplier. In reaching […]
This is quite a common comment from exam stressed students Got my exam tomorrow and feeling unprepared despite doing revision constantly for the last two weeks. I’m finding it hard to retain the detail in my head. Has anyone else suffered from this exam stress? Any coping techniques? Six ways to cope with APM PMQ […]
Why should a project manager use a communication plan? “Communication is the means by which information or instructions are exchanged. Successful communication occurs when the received meaning is the same as the transmitted meaning” A communication plan forms part of the project management plan. The communication plan identifies areas of how communication should be processed […]
List and describe five typical responsibilities of a Project Manager 1. Manages the project 2. Owns the management plan 3. Manages the stakeholders 4. Liaises with the end users 5. Manages suppliers 1. The Project Manager will be accountable for the deliverable of the project by making sure time; cost, quality and the scope are […]
A successful project will meet the objectives set out in the beginning. Any project that meets it’s original aims but is not delivered on time or on budget can still be considered successful if the cost and/or schedule are renegotiated and agreed with stakeholders in advance of delivery. Project failure can include any scenario […]
The typical contents of a procurement strategy are: a. Make or Buy decision b. Contractual relationship c. Reimbursement methods d. Supplier selection e. Contract administration including feedback and review (10/10) a. Make or Buy decision – When undertaking the procurement strategy an organisation needs to determine whether it shall either make or source the different […]
As a project manager, you will come across many terms and phrases to describe critical aspects of project management and the process of managing small to large scale projects. Some are industry-specific while others address issues and activities within the project management cycle. We take a look at some of the most commonly used project […]
If you have made the decision that project management is the right career path for you then you will find yourself faced with a number of choices before you even begin your career in project management. You will need to decide whether you want to go down the route of formal education and follow a […]
When tasked with making decisions, it’s important to be able to think on your feet, but when the pressure is really on, do you have the skills to make double quick decisions about your projects? It happens, sometimes more often than we like, but there will be times when you need to make a decision […]
Five key benefits of using a programme management approach: Programme management allows businesses to have multiple projects running simultaneously. This is an efficient way of working as it means a lot of work can be undertaken and completed at once. It also allows for a useful interaction with business as usual, for example, HR or […]
Hi, I haven’t started the course yet, but have done all the pre-reading and starting to put together exam answers based on what I have learnt so far. I haven’t been timing myself as of yet. Feedback appreciated on the below answer. Describe 5 roles associated with a project and explain their main responsibilities: THe […]