Expert advice from industry leaders

Gain valuable guidance and expertise from experienced development leaders through our curated collection of industry insights and advice.

AIPM 2021 Project Management Survey quote

Is your organisation primed to deliver its projects successfully? Effective project assurance can help to reduce the risk of failure and increase benefits realisation and delivery ROI. With the right methodology, it can also optimise future initiatives and, therefore, execution of strategy.

Quote from Leslie Franchi, Head of Portfolio & Delivery Services, Product & Content Technology, ABC

Until landing her current role as Head of Portfolio & Delivery Services with the ABC’s Product & Content Technology team, Leslie Franchi has often been ‘the only woman in the room’. In support of International Women’s Day and this year’s theme of #BreaktheBias, we talk with Leslie about her experience establishing herself as a leader

Close up of hand drawing an arrow pointing up with Project Performance written on it

Preparation is everything and that’s certainly the case when it comes to achieving quality project execution. So what do you need to consider to ensure your assurance activities are properly scoped and your project or programme is set up for success?

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5 top reasons why PMOs fail

One in five project management offices (PMOs) fail due to ineffectiveness. In this infographic, we diagnose the most common causes of PMO failure so you can be forewarned and forearmed as you develop your PMO.

Man standing at the crossroad to TMO or PMO

What sets a transformation office (TMO) apart from a project management office (PMO)? Steve Vanges, Senior Consultant at PM-Partners, unravels the differences in remit and intent, and considers why taking an ‘either/or’ approach can be detrimental to progress.

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Market conditions have shifted considerably in recent years, thanks in large part to disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. But while these challenges have caused many to put career moves on hold, others are using it as an opportunity to reach the next level. Here’s how you can put yourself in a stronger position to

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4 steps to PMO success

Six in 10 organisations now use a centralised project management office to co-ordinate their projects, and with the increasing influence of the PMO on the organisation, it is essential that it’s set up for success. Here are four essential steps to achieving PMO success.

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10-step project health check

We know what keeps a body healthy – nutritious food, exercise and good sleep, but what are the secrets to project health? Here we share our 10-step project health check to help keep your projects in top shape from start to finish.

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Leading change with culture

While organisations acknowledge the importance of culture to business success, it’s often ignored as an enabler of change. Here Senior Consultant Salleh Anuar discusses why and how culture should take the lead in your next transformation effort.

Illustration of a business man with magnifying glass over a bit question mark

There are project management offices (PMOs) that constantly need to justify their existence and others that are successful and thriving. Download our free checklist and we’ll take you through the questions you need to answer to improve your PMO’s reputation.

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