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Project Management Frameworks for SMEs (PRINCE2 or not PRINCE2?)

Project management framework provides an organisation with a structured approach to delivery of projects. As described in my last post “what is a project management framework?” they include the following elements A common life cycle with defined stages and gates. A defined set of roles and responsibilities including the sponsor, project manager and users. A […]

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Universal Credit a Classic Turnaround Project Failure?

Recently the head of the government’s flagship welfare reform project known as Universal Credit has stated that it has been suffering from poor project management. The aim of  Universal Credit will merge a number benefits including income support, housing benefit, jobseeker’s allowance, child tax credits and also the working credit to provide one combined benefit.

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The PMBOK v5 Refresh Is Right To Include Stakeholders

The long-awaited changes to A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide)—Fifth Edition are welcome, and much needed. LA HABRA, Aug 1, 2013 – The recent release of A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide)—Fifth Edition finally addresses the issue of stakeholder management, providing much-needed guidance, according to

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Parallel Project Training

Parallel Project Training Develops Prestigious Client Base

Parallel Project Training, founded in 2009 by John Bolton and Paul Naybour,adopts a personal approach to support organisations deliver complex project in an efficient and effective way. Since it’s launch, the company has built a prestigious list of clients, which includes top United Kingdom companies such as Network Rail, National Trust, E C Harris, IFS and

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APM Conference 2013: Adapt! [Video]

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CB82fbR-qoY&list=PLQzq_ylfBVzLf702M93x0BXkkPi6Uce4d&index=14 Conference chair Professor Darren Dalcher (pictured right) opened the seventh annual APM Project Management Conference by setting the scene, describing 2012 as the year project management came of age. He told delegates at London’s Kings Place: “Adapt is the next chapter in the conversation for the profession. It is about evolving, creating alternatives and

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