The Project Management Time Machine
You don't need a time machine to learn from the past. What tips do you have for your younger self to prevent past project mistakes?
Productivity Hacks When Working From Home
Managing our time effectively to get work done is essential to getting the job done. Here are my top tips on how to maximise your time when working from home.
Introduction to Project Management
The purpose of this paper is to gain an understanding of project management and to give a brief overview of the methodology that underpins most formally run projects.
Project Planning a Step by Step Guide
The key to a successful project is in the planning. Creating a project plan is the first thing you should do when undertaking any kind of project.
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Archive 2014-2021
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Sven-Goran Eriksson
Football Manager
The greatest barrier to success is the fear of failure.
Peter Drucker
American Educator
Management is doing things right; leadership is doing the right things.
Fred Smith
Founder FedEx Corporation
I'm not afraid to take a swing and miss.
C.S. Lewis
British Novelist
Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.
Philip B. Crosby
Businessman
It is always cheaper to do the job right the first time.
Coco Chanel
Founder, Chanel
Success is often achieved by those who don't know that failure is inevitable.
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The Project Management Institute (www.pmi.org) certifies project managers who lead and direct project teams as professionals or PMPs.
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Darter, K. (2016). How to Finish Strong on Your Projects. Online at www.projectsmart.co.uk/how-to-finish-strong-on-your-projects.php (accessed 06/01/21).
Haughey, D (n.d.). Introduction to Project Management. Online at www.projectsmart.co.uk/introduction-to-project-management.php (accessed 06/01/21).
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