The life of a project manager, no matter what the project is, is varied. No two days are alike and there are many different tasks that you will need to take care of on a daily basis. Adding to this list of tasks may seem inefficient, but when it comes to tracking project resources, it […]
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Why set up a new IT recruitment agency when a Google search of the term returns about 46.2 million results? A crowded marketplace that! Thing is, whilst as an employer we could find lots of agencies, consultants and service providers – we struggled to find one partner. And this
So Facebook appears to have taken on LinkedIn with its new job ads feature – but is it any good? As I write, “Facebook Jobs” has launched in the USA and Canada but anticipate a global roll out before too long. As you would expect, Facebook has made it as easy as possible for both
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Even though your team possesses the right knowledge and skills to successfully complete the projects, even the most talented and highly-productive employees can sometimes become distracted and unproductive. Things don’t always go as planned, and it’s virtually impossible to keep the same pace and high level of productivity at any given time. However, being unable
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Managing a project’s scope can be one of the most daunting and complicated tasks faced in today’s businesses. Project scope simply defines the functions or the features that are to be included in a service or product. Managing what to include and what to take out when perfecting a product or service can be exhausting
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A project manager’s position carries a lot of responsibilities, and for those who find themselves in this position for the first time in their career, there are many challenges that lie ahead. However, you will gradually get used to it, and become more efficient with every subsequent project. Since project management is a very important
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When working on a project of significant scope, it’s highly likely that the end result will look different from the initial plans. This is, in many ways, a good thing: insight from new data into what works and what doesn’t, the emergence of new technology, and changing consumer needs can all influence a project’s direction
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The project management profession is going from strength to strength – it is recognised internationally with a range of professional qualifications and now here in the UK a Royal Charter was granted at the end of 2016 meaning it is now a chartered profession much like accountancy or engineering. Typically the most common way to
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Project management by its nature is a balancing act. It requires an understanding of many different facets of business, the industry, and the clients overall goal. The most common cause of failure on projects is when this balance is disrupted, usually by neglecting or focusing solely on a single aspect to the detriment of others.
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It’s well understood that any type of project will benefit from standard project management tools and techniques. Whether that project involves a single, co-located team or is a highly complex undertaking involving a range of teams in different disciplines. But for those new to the field or hoping to start developing a career as a
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