Construction investment: Victoria is investing heavily with $61.7b over the next four years.

Poised to form the backbone of Australia’s economic recovery All major Victorian Government funded projects, valued at over $20m, mandate that 10% of the workforce be on a traineeship. Many organisations are unaware that a Certificate IV in Project Management BSB41515 contributes towards compliance of the mandate. In addition, the mandate rules also allow for a qualification

Construction investment is poised to form the backbone of Australia’s economic recovery

In the 2019/20 financial year the NSW State Government committed to invest $90B on projects in the following four years. As a result construction projects are becoming larger, more complex and inherently more risky. From 1st July 2020 all NSW Government funded projects valued at over $100 million, mandate that 20% of the workforce needs to

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L&D advisory

L&D Advisory: the PM-Partners approach By blending expert advisory and consulting with specialist in-house training, our approach is proven to achieve effective, long-term results. We customise every solution to meet your desired outcome, leading to a noticeable impact on operational performance and your bottom line. A combined training and advisory solution that’s tailored to your

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5 tips for collaborative working between PMs and BAs (or how to avoid the ‘us’ versus ‘them’ mindset)

How a project manager and business analyst interact can mean the difference between a successful project and a poorly executed one. But what does great collaboration look like and what areas should you focus on to improve this dynamic? Read on to find out.

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What is Agile – philosophy and principles

Agile. Agility. What really is agile? What are the values and philosophy behind it? What is an agile mindset or agile way of thinking? What agile methods, tools and techniques are available? What are the common agile roles? These are some of the topics we explore in a series of articles looking at demystifying agile*.

Why is PRINCE2® still the most-practised Project Management Method?

The PRINCE2 methodology has been established as the world’s most-practised project management method. It is globally recognised in over 150 countries for delivering successful projects. Yet we constantly hear that the world is forever changing; we are facing a dynamic environment with digital transformation becoming the norm (not just a buzzword) and advances in communications,

Skills Required; Passion for Learning Desired

Keeping your skills fresh is one of the best ways to stay relevant in a competitive job market. And even in softer recruitment cycles, possessing sought-after skills can impart an edge, including nailing that much-wanted (and deserved!) promotion. So why do so many people hit cruise control when it comes to acquiring new skills? (And

8 Tips for Passing the ITIL® Foundation Exam

If you are involved in dealing with Outsourcing, Software Providers, Service Providers or almost any other party required to manage and deliver IT services, ITIL is often the common language. Read our ‘Top 8 Tips for Passing the Exam‘ so you can begin your path to ITIL® Accreditation. Attempt as many sample questions as possible. The questions