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No company is completely immune from facing a disaster. Whether it’s a wildfire, flood, or pandemic, as we’re currently experiencing, disasters negatively impact companies and how they operate. Various local and global threats exist that we can’t always anticipate. Still, when these disasters occur, it shows how critical it is to plan and expect the ... Blog

Welcome to our latest Ask a Project Manager blog. This time I’ve been asked how to help a clinician run a project they’ve been given when they have no project management experience. Hello, I’m looking for some advice please. I’m a clinician in a hospital and I’ve been handed a project to run. I’ve got ... Blog

Keeping projects healthy takes a huge amount of time and energy, especially when you’re managing more than one or managing it on top of your day job. Here are four useful tips to ensure your projects stay in tip top condition. Tip 1: Manage your schedule The project schedule is one of your most important ... Blog

Take a look at your current operating procedures.  How long does it take your company to restructure and switch between design styles or projects? The construction industry as a whole isn’t generally the most agile, often remaining quite hidebound and set in their ways, content to let the rest of the world move on without ... Blog

“If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?” – George Berkeley If you write a project document and no one reads it, what was the point of writing it? You’ve spent hours crafting what you’re sure is the perfect project initiation document and ... Blog

Working remotely is the new normal for many of us. I authored this blog at home, for example! According to an Airtasker survey, remote workers are more productive and less distracted than their office-located counterparts. However, as a project manager, how do you manage your team effectively from a distance and ensure your projects stay ... Blog

Construction is an industry that’s usually associated with on-the-job training. But a more comprehensive training program is quickly becoming essential throughout the sector. What are some of the essentials of this sort of training program? 1. Apprenticeships High school students who look beyond the “college is the only choice” axion are often on the lookout ... Blog

I was very pleased to be invited to present at the monthly PMI Women in Project Management Forum in February.  I chose a topic close to my heart – how mentoring can kick-start your career. My mentorship journey I’ve been fortunate enough to have had two great mentors in my life – both older men.  ... Blog

Construction isn’t a particularly high-tech industry, or at least it hasn’t been until recently. Historically, the sector has been slow to adopt new technologies, either from a lack of demand or prohibitive upfront costs. As digital tech like project management has skyrocketed in the past few years, that’s starting to change. Digital tools like project ... Blog

The COVID-19 situation has forced many businesses to make some changes to the way they operate. Because of strict stay-at-home orders by governments to slow down the spread of the coronavirus, some companies have opted for flexible work-at-home arrangements instead of stopping operations altogether. Using collaboration tools and remote management practices, these businesses will be ... Blog

I never thought that my first blog after my holiday would be about a pandemic, but here we are. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll know that COVID-19 is currently rampaging its way around the world. It’s disrupting everything in people’s lives – from travel to work to social gatherings and in most ... Blog

No one is self sufficient. This is why teams are crucial in project management. Teamwork is essential for the smooth running of projects. It allows for more successful project outcomes by helping to drive the team to its goal faster and more efficiently. However, for teamwork to be effective, there has to be strong leadership, ... Blog