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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.
Why Do Agile Projects Fail And What Can You Do About It?
Agile is seen by some as the magic bullet of project management. A framework through which all their project management […]
Negotiating A Pay Rise As A Project Manager
If the amount you are being paid is making you consider a change of employer then look at our tips […]
Reporting Tips For Project Managers
Discover the best reporting tips for project managers so you can provide a clear and up-to-date status to all project […]
Your Pathway To Project Management
A complete guide to qualifications, interview techniques and tips for landing your ideal project management job. Project managers are […]
Feedback Please – Structured Lifecycle Approach
Q. Explain 5 distinct benefits of using a structured lifecycle approach. (50 marks) A. One benefit of using a structured […]
Advice on Exam Question
Q. List and describe 5 things a project manager might do to prepare for a negotiation. (50 marks) Here my […]
Feedback Please – Teamwork
Q. In a project context, what is meant by ‘teamwork’ (10 marks) A. Team work is where a group of […]
Why Team Structure Matters in Project Management
You might think that how you structure your team doesn’t really matter too much, after all if you have the […]
Feedback – Organisational Roles In Project Environment
Q List 5 roles associated with a project environment. Include in your answer the responsibilities of each role (50 marks) […]
Feedback Please – Organisational Structure
A weak area of mine and struggle to think of examples. Q Explain these types of organisational structures when used […]
Feedback Please – Health & Safety Plan
Q Explain the purpose of the health and safety plan (10 marks) A The purpose of the health and safety […]
Chartered Project Professional – Competence 8: Knowledge; Risk…
In this competence for Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) you need you need to show that you have the theoretical knowledge […]