Felicity Goldsack
Written Articles
Introduction Organisations who are new to running projects might want to begin using a project management framework, but they may not know where to start. They might not have the experience to introduce a framework themselves and may decide to bring in a project manager with experience of frameworks to help them design one that […]
Project management qualifications are a great way of demonstrating knowledge and understanding of project management principles. A qualification gives you formal recognition of your professional knowledge as well as a better understanding of relevant approaches to project management. Undertaking a professional qualification shows a willingness to learn, an interest in the field and a desire […]
Introduction Starting a project management role can involve a change in career. You might have started out in a more technical or specialised role and progressed up the chain or moved into project management after gaining skills in another industry. Early on in your project management career, you might find gaps in your knowledge, or […]
Conflicts are an all-too-common occurrence in the workplace. These are the situations where the needs, interests, values or goals of the stakeholders in the project interfere with each other. A project manager needs to see these conflicts as opportunities for growth and ways in which they might be able to move a project forward to […]
SMART goals are a really good way in which you can ensure that your project team have more impact on the business. SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-sensitive. Here’s how you can set the best SMART goals as a project manager. Specific The first thing you need to do is ensure that […]
Before you even begin work on a project, there are a number of things that you must consider; these are the things that you need to have on your project initiation checklist. When it comes to starting your projects, it is essential to begin things the right way; this will make it much easier […]
It is well known that projects with any level of complexity are highly likely to exceed their budget or deadline. But if your project is heading in that direction, what is the best way to get it back on track? A project that is out of control, either in respect of the budget or the […]
How do leaders get to where they are? Getting to a leadership position takes a mixture of grit and determination, as well as having a range of technical and field-specific knowledge under your belt. Did you happen to notice anything missing from that list? You guessed it: it also takes soft skills. It is all […]