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Trends and predictions for project delivery in 2022

As 2021 draws to a close, our experts reflect on how the world of project delivery has shifted and share their take on what 2022 has in store – with insights from Dominic Frost, CEO; Stephen Parry, Head of Singapore; Matt Sharpe, Agile Practice Lead/ Principal Consultant; Mike Boutel, Head of Training and Nicola Stephens,

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PMO maturity: Mapping a journey from cost centre to strategic asset

As project management offices mature, they move from a bureaucratic cost centre to a value-driven asset. Embarking on a PMO maturity journey can unlock the value of your PMO and drive it towards a more supportive, strategic role.

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Helping employees deal with change in the workplace

Unpredictability and flux may be the new status quo but there is plenty leaders can do when it comes to helping employees deal with change in the workplace. Taking steps to address the psychological safety of your employees at every stage of the change process is a good place to start.

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11 reasons why organisational change fails

60-70% of organisational change projects fail. Various studies show that this failure rate has stayed constant from the 1970s to the present day. Why is this? Here are our 11 most common failings – avoiding them is first step to improving your odds of success.

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Why you need a post implementation review for your project

A notable reason for ongoing project failure is the absence of conudcting a post implementation review (PIR). But what is a PIR, and how can an organisation use this opportunity for analysis and reflection to boost the likelihood of future project success?

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How to write a business case: 20 point checklist

No organisation has the resources to fund every project. It’s therefore safe to say that when decision makers are reviewing your business case they’ll most likely be looking for a reason to say ‘no’. This is why an effective business case is about more than simply listing the costs and benefits of a project. As far as possible it needs to be watertight. When writing a business case, use our comprehensive checklist and prove your project is worth the investment.

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The role of local council in crisis management

In an ideal world, local council would spend most of their time managing day-to-day community priorities. Unfortunately, the rising frequency of impactful emergencies – droughts, fires, storms, coastal erosion and the COVID-19 pandemic – means councils must be able to react to new crises at a moment’s notice. Near-perpetual crisis management means business-as-usual has fallen

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Checklist for a successful project management office (PMO)

When project management office (PMO) success is so closely tied to organisational success, it is essential to set up your PMO to ensure the best possible outcomes. Download this checklist of the most important elements to consider.

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4 symptoms of a struggling project management office (PMO) – and how to treat them

Almost one in five PMOs are disbanded due to their inability to show value to the organisation. Here’s how to spot a struggling PMO and the remedies you can use to help rescue it.

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How local councils can thrive in a post-pandemic world

Local councils are not unfamiliar with crisis management and providing their constituents with emergency relief. From droughts to bushfires, major storms and long-term erosion, small government needs to have a diverse skill set to handle the myriad of issues that can arise in their communities. The pandemic, however, presented a challenge unlike anything experience before.