Lean Portfolio Management: the key to getting back on track in 2022
Looking to get back on track after the events of 2021? Find out how to align strategy with execution using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe®) through Lean Portfolio Management. Apply lean and systems thinking to strategy and investment funding to enable business agility. Within today’s environment, organisations are struggling to make decisions about what they
Project management trends: Why the future looks bright for graduates
Now Australia is on the other side of the COVID pandemic and firmly in recovery mode, we look at where opportunities are opening up for new entrants to the project management sector and the industries and roles primed for growth over the next decade. The impacts of COVID-19 over the past year, from budget cuts,
7 ways to make difficult conversations easier
When racing to deliver a complex project on time, the last thing you want to worry about is conflict in the workplace. Here’s how to better manage difficult conversations and reach a resolution quickly and calmly. Workplace conflict can impact morale, reduce productivity and disrupt timelines. Whether you need to resolve a misunderstanding between colleagues,
The hybrid classroom: training reinvented for a new world
If one thing is clear from the COVID-pandemic, it’s that there is no return to normal. Extended office shutdowns have sparked an immense shift in how, when and where we work, which calls for an innovative step change in how we deliver training. In this article by PM-Partners Head of Training Mike Boutel, discover how
How can I integrate PRINCE2® into my organisation?
So, you’ve completed your training and you now understand PRINCE2 as a project management method. What’s next? Here, Tracey Copland, Head of Development at PM-Partners unpacks the main steps required to successfully embed the methodology in your organisation. The right project management method can be the difference between success and failure. Widely regarded as the most practised
Managing Successful Programmes (MSP®) – what’s new in the 5th edition?
On the run up to our webinar Managing Successful Programmes (MSP®) 5th edition – the Official Release, Tracey Copland Head of Development at PM-Partners, revisits the origins of MSP, shares some of the thinking behind the update and provides a taste of what you can expect from the new design. WHAT IS MANAGING SUCCESSFUL PROGRAMMES (MSP®)? In an
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
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
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.