Roles as project managers are required in such a wide variety of industries that you could find yourself working within an industry that you hadn’t previously considered once you have the relevant qualifications. Because project managers can work in any field, there is always a need for new project managers for new projects. So if […]
Project management is an increasingly popular career choice. However, it can also be very competitive, therefore having a strategy to make your project manager career the best it can be is a wise move. It is a profession which requires a whole host of skills to be honed and continually developed if it is to […]
Project management is an increasingly competitive field as more and more businesses are looking for qualified PMs to help them reliably deliver their most important projects. As demand is high, interest starts to grow as people realise that this is a challenging, interesting and lucrative career option. So it is important to make sure that […]
If you are already a project professional with a track record of managing complex projects, programmes or portfolios and can demonstrate experience in 10 mandatory and 2 elective competencies then you could be ready to become a Chartered Project Professional. You will also require advanced technical knowledge and understanding of the theory of current practices […]
Once you have put in the project groundwork, chosen your project team and chosen the most suitable methods and approaches, the next step is to make sure that your team is well-prepared to undertake the project. You need to do this by clarifying the values you want your project team to stand for and the […]
A good leader is one that leads by example and always seeks to better him or herself. Discover some of the key signs that you need to improve your leadership skills. Many people believe that being a leader is something that comes naturally. While it is the case that some people have more innate leadership […]
Do you feel like your career has hit a roadblock? Many people experience that moment at some point in their career when they feel like they are not progressing and cannot understand why they are not being considered for a promotion. Does this sound familiar? As a project manager, there are always ways for you […]
Projects by their nature are delivering something new – that could be a major product such as a building, road or bridge, or a small product such as an advanced technology gadget; it could also be a new business service or a new business process. The point is that projects are not business as usual […]
In a project context, explain what is meant by teamwork. List & describe 4 distinct stages through which a team might develop. Teamwork is where a group of individuals are working together collectively or in collaboration in order to achieve a common goal. Working as a team can lead to a better outcome where individuals […]
List & describe 5 things a PM might do to prepare for a negotiation 5 things that a project manager (PM ) might do to prepare ofr a negotiation are: 1) Thoroughly brief and prepare the team that will be involved in the negotiation 2) Research the situation and viewpoint of the other party 3) […]
List 5 key phases of a typical life cycle & describe the activities undertaken in each of them 5 phases in a typical project life cycle are: 1) Concept 2) Definition 3) Development 4) Handover & closure 5) Benefits realisation The concept phase covers everything up to and including the development of the business case. […]
List & describe 5 key components of a project management method. 1) People & organisation 2) Process 3) Procedures 4) Templates for documentation 5) Tools 1) A project management method (PMM) will outline the standard roles and responsibilities that the organisation would expect in every project. This will include for example the expected roles and […]
Explain what is meant by the term “project context”. Explain 4 distinct factors that may influence project context. The project context is the environment in which the project will be operating. This is important because no project exists in isolation, unaffected by factors in the context / environment and these will need to be factored […]
1. Explain the term Project Context (10)? List and describe (L&D) 4 factors that can affect a project’s context (40). Project context is the setting in which a project occurs, which a project manager should be keenly aware of as it can influence a wide range of factors that may affect the project – especially […]
No matter whether you are new to project management or you have handled many projects over the years, life as a project manager is ever-changing and you should never stop learning. With that in mind, read on for 100 project management tips that can help you to be more successful in your role. 1. […]
Hi Paul, Please can you provide feedback on the following exam question. Thankyou. 6a. List and describe three advantages of a matrix organisation when used in the project environment 1. Resource visibility. The PM can see resource and availability across the organisation and request resource in advance to ensure it is available when needed. Under […]
Hi Paul, Please can you provide some feedback on the following exam question? Thank you. Part a, within the context of Earned Value management explain the term earned value. Earned value is the total value of the products and deliverables of the project which cannot be taken away and therefore belong to the project. Earned […]
Hi Paul, Please can you provide some feedback on the following exam question? Thank you 2. List and describe five keys activities typically performed as part of an effective configuration management process Planning During this stage, a configuration management plan will be produced by the project manager to form part of the PMP. The PM […]