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Generative AI for project managers: transforming the way you work

Harnessing the potential of generative AI for project managers is critical for delivery professionals keen to remain competitive in an evolving world. So, how can you start using generative AI in project management work and what real-world benefits can you expect? Quinn Dodsworth, PM-Partners Agile Learning Consultant and Facilitator, has the answers.

Can PRINCE2® be Agile: Strengths, Differences and Synergies

In Part 1 of this series we were introduced to our two contenders: PRINCE2 and AgilePM®. Part 2 explores the fundamental strengths, differences and synergies of PRINCE2 and AgilePM. For those working in a PRINCE2 project environment the temptation (and often need) is to develop a “more agile” position on project delivery; for those working

PM-Partners Affirms Asian Business Launch

Just quietly, PM-Partners has been doing business in Asia for around five years. But we didn’t want to shout about it, till we found our feet. Doing business in Asia is a different ballgame and we wanted to be sure we’d learnt enough to proceed with confidence. As a mark of such, we’ve now appointed

Projects And The People Dimension

People issues can sometimes be the cause of project failure. The key question is, what approach should be taken to minimise the chance that people issues derail your project? The answer lies in taking a two-part approach to the people dimension. Part one consists of a project utilising an organisational change approach appropriate to the

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

The Outcome of a Trifecta – Successful Projects

When businesses merge, they have the option of either choosing one service to stick to, or combining both operations so that they complement one another. The latter has been carried out to great effect by the PM-Partners group. Founded in 1996, PM Partners was a combination of three individual businesses. Each had a specific specialty:

PMOs and P3O® – The benefits for you and your organisation

PMOs and P3O® – The benefits for you and your organisation PMOs can be structured in various ways from a person performing multiple functions, to a single centralised support office, through to a set of distributed offices offering decision-enabling and support services.  The Portfolio, Programme and Project Offices (P3O) guide from AXELOS brings present guidance

Advanced Terminology of Project Management

The need-to-know terms for a Business-minded Project Manager Just when you think you have a comprehensive understanding of the standard acronyms encountered within the project management landscape, you discover there’s more lurking out there! This is where we can assist you by staying up-to-date with current terms of everything Project Management related. In today’s environment,

The Strategic PMO

Flawless execution of the wrong projects is more costly to a business than average execution of the right projects.  In order to provide the best possible value to an organisation, a PMO must ultimately operate from a strategic perspective. A strategic PMO is one that has a deep understanding of organisational strategies and goals gained

Resourcing the PMO

A Project Management Office (PMO) can be a complicated entity, and many organisations find that one of the largest issues that arises initially is the allocation of resources. Finding the right skills at the right time coupled with the optimal budget and number of people needed to establish a PMO is hard.  Resourcing a PMO

Business analysis tool kit

Implementing the best possible business strategy depends on implementing the best solution possible. Without proper skills and training in business analysis – choosing the best strategy could be guess work. Business analysis, much like its focus, is an ever-evolving field yet there are certain tools everyone investigating their business procedures and programs need. Quantifying your

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