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Parallel Training Project Management Blog
From beginner’s guides to breakdowns of advanced topics, our blog covers key project management topics. These can supplement your learning on one of our project management training courses, or provide a starting point for your own project management learning.
Comparison of the Different Types of Project Management Office (PMO)
The different types of project management office (PMO) is one of the new topics introduced as part of the 7th […]
Project Management Procurement – The Definitive Guide
When it comes to project management, there are a range of different areas that the project manager will need to […]
How do we learn? Top tips on using your learning style to your advantage
As with many sectors, most project managers undertake qualifications and examinations to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of their subject. […]
Arcadis and Parallel Collaborate to launch a Project Controls Academy Open to any Project Controls Professional
Overview Project Controls is a vital discipline to support the delivery of complex major projects and programmes. Arcadis and Parallel […]
The Key To Successful Project Management
A project could be something as relatively simple as designing a new kitchen, through to creating a new website to […]
Defining project success
Feeling like you’ve done a great job on a project is not quite enough. In order for a project to […]
Would You Spot The Warning Signs of a Failing Project?
It would be good to think that a professional project manager could spot the warning signs of a project headed […]
The Definitive Guide to Project Leadership
The secret to success is great leadership, and this has never been more important than in the field of project […]
Are You a Good Communicator?
All project managers know that communication skills form the backbone of their ability to succeed in their roles. With communication […]
11 Reasons To Love Being A Project Manager
If you’ve lost your enthusiasm for project management and need reminding of all the reasons you started in a project […]
5 Project Management Tips: Things That Really Matter
Regardless of which project management approach you subscribe to every project can benefit from some focus on elements that are […]
Why Today’s Project Problem Could Be Tomorrow’s Opportunity
Whatever type of project you might be embarking on, from a small 2-person project for a start-up company to a […]