Why Projects Lose Momentum Projects can often run into difficulty because over time progress gradually slows down. Decisions take longer than they should. Meetings might become longer and less productive. …
A lightweight project health check for busy project managers and engineering teams Most project reviews take far too long, and often don’t achieve anything other than ticking a box. They…
Every project depends on decisions. Some are small and routine, like choosing a meeting schedule or approving a design tweak. Others can shape the entire outcome of the project, including…
Why working harder isn’t the answer to sustainable delivery This month has felt like a bit of a turning point. After a sustained period of pushing hard to get work…
I’m writing this as I sit at home enjoying some rare sunshine. I’ve just worked more than 10 days straight, along with the rest of the core project team, getting…
Why businesses keep repeating the same mistakes Do you find the same issues recurring project after project?Lessons aren’t being learned, and there is constant firefighting just to get through each…
Things are always changing. Nothing stays still. But most of us behave as if it does. We act as though the ground beneath us is stable, when in reality it’s…
And how to move from constant firefighting to controlled delivery Project delivery often feels like an uphill battle disguised as “business as usual”. On the surface, things appear to be…
How to stay on top of requirements and deliverables, satisfy clients, and get paid on time. In the world of project delivery, the margin for error is often rather thin. …
Project management is notoriously high-pressure, but for a long time, the "always-on" culture wasn’t just a phase for me; I realised it had become my identity. Since it’s the only…