Anna Preston
Written Articles
‘What is project management’ is a pertinent question in healthcare management. Simply put, it is the process of planning, organising and then overseeing the work of a project team in order to achieve a particular objective within agreed timeframes and budgets. It is however not the process attached to the routine daily operations of a […]
Train the Trainer is a model that is usually used in order to train possible instructors, or instructors who have less experience, and show them the best ways in which they can deliver training materials to those who want to learn. It can be a useful approach for in-house Learning & Development departments that want […]
Your brand is arguably your business\’s most valuable asset so planning a successful branding project needs careful thought and consideration, as well as some careful asset-protection of your brand. Your brand defines your organisation’s reputation and visibility in the market – both online and offline. The strength of your brand is also measured by the […]
For all businesses, whatever the industry, it\’s important to periodically look for ways to make improvements: whether that\’s improvements to product and service offerings, to customer satisfaction levels or employee retention rates. Given the current economic climate, some industries, such as tourism and high-street stores, are struggling while other industries are managing to weather the […]
Communication is one of those vital life skills; it involves information being transmitted between a sender and a receiver. It is the sender who gives the message – by whatever means – and the receiver who either gets the message verbally or in written form. The success of communication relies on the words themselves but […]
For anyone currently in a leadership role a range of skills, experience and capabilities are required to succeed in that role, and some are more important than others. But when you are managing complex organisational change there are certain skills that are absolutely vital to ensure the change delivers the expected benefits and changes the […]
For small businesses, online visibility is the most important aspect of any digital marketing initiative. Without visibility to the target audience, there can be very little in the way of website traffic and, hence, customer conversions, not to mention any meaningful amounts of data to analyse for the improvement of future marketing plans. Small businesses […]
If you are like many project managers out there, your first project may be a little intimidating. However, with a little guidance and some helpful tips, it can be a successful experience. The tips below are a few ways that first-time project managers can start off strong and help achieve the project goals. Initiate The […]
For those starting out in a career as a project manager or maybe considering a career change into project management, there are a few things to know to help them get off to the best start. Below is a useful beginner’s guide to becoming a project manager, listing some of the main details to know […]
Many of us have fast paced and highly demanding jobs so it’s no surprise that burnout can occur. Detecting signs of burnout is not something that can be easily taught but, nevertheless, it is important. So let\’s look at the 3 main signs of burnout – knowing about them could help you spot the signs […]