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6 key questions that sponsors should ask

A strong sponsor who seeks answers to the right questions makes all the difference to getting a project off the ground and keeping it on track. Download our resource to find out the questions you should be asking at the start of a project and at regular intervals along the way to improve your project’s

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10 key behaviours of an effective sponsor

An effective sponsor plays a critical part in the success or failure of a project. So what are the key behaviours that set a great sponsor apart from an average one?  Download our handy resource to find out which behaviours matter most. Then see how you measure up against each one and pinpoint any areas

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What is sustainability in project management?

Sustainable project management goes beyond positive environmental, social and economic project outcomes and includes sustainable methods, tools and techniques in the delivery of the project. In this article Dr Richard Stejer, Senior Training Facilitator at PM-Partners, shares how sustainability can be embedded at every stage of the project and what you can do to uplift

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Experiment canvas: plan and execute your first experiment

Experimentation is a powerful tool for increasing agility, driving creativity and innovation, and fuelling a culture of continuous improvement. Ready to plan and execute your first experiment? Our Experiment canvas is a handy tool to help you organise your thinking when defining a single experiment. It then provides a working document for running the experiment,

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Experiment iterations canvas: plot a series of experiments

Experimentation provides valuable opportunities to optimise the value we create – so why aren’t more of us doing it? If it’s simply a case of not knowing where to start, we have the perfect tool. Our Experiment iterations canvas is an indispensable resource to help you easily plot out your first experiments. Use it in

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The business analyst: The real change enabler?

Defined as temporary endeavours undertaken to create a unique product, service or result, projects are all about executing change. The role of a business analyst is to ensure that change is conducted in the most effective manner to solve potential problems, maximise opportunities and optimise benefits. Here Senior Consultant, Facilitator and Business Analysis Practice Lead

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Building resource management capability through the PMO

Skills shortages, incorrect skills allocations and capacity challenges consistently have a negative impact on project outcomes and benefits for almost all organisations. Grant Bridger, PM-Partners Client Engagement Director, shares why your PMO is in the best position to improve resource management, reduce delivery challenges and improve benefits realisation.

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PM’s 8-step checklist for managing project risk

Being able to foresee, analyse and manage project risk is a skill that every project manager (PM) must have. Download our risk checklist to find out the 8 key steps for managing and mitigating project risk.

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How to avoid project failure by heeding the warning signs

Despite advances in project processes and organisational maturity, project failure is more common than many would like to admit. So how can you avoid the key pitfalls and ensure your next project is a success? Here PM-Partners Client Engagement Director Grant Bridger explains how to recognise and respond to red flags, and why early identification

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7 scoping strategies for successful projects

Whether you’re managing a large or small project, you need to deploy robust scoping strategies – not only to avoid scope creep but to ensure you hit your project targets, on time and within budget. Here are 7 ways to get started.