An idea without action is just an idea. A plan without action is just a plan. A goal without action is just a goal. Taking action is what separates the leaders from the average. Most people go throughout their life and career wanting to do something, wanting to take action, but don’t. This is usually…
Often decisions are made based on preference and backed with emotion. We see this every day. For example, when negotiating a solution with your client preferential decisions are made because it is what the client wants (desire), not what the client needs (fact). Now in negotiation scenarios appealing to emotional and desire is key but…
Projects face various issues today beyond time, cost and scope [1], or what’s known as The Iron Triangle. Social and economic shifts are so great that businesses that do not change face extinction [2]. But one of the biggest issues in maintaining control of the Iron Triangle is the correct management of change. Change is…
In the modern era of distraction there are reports that our attention span is close to that of a gold fish [1], 9 seconds. The distractions are all around us. Think about what you are doing right now. Say you are on your phone *PING* and reading this *PING* blog. As *PING* you are *PING*…
Ever had that feeling that you are getting to work and going through the day not exactly sure if you have accomplished anything? Ever felt that you’re unsure about what you should be doing next? You’re not alone. There are hundreds of thousands, if not millions of people who are feeling the same thing. This…
Project management and leadership is a vital part of any organisation. It brings about various improves to any organisation, small, large, personal, profit or non-profit. The table below shows 10 examples on how project management and leadership, when done properly, improves a business: With project management and leadership Without project management and leadership Collaborative working…
What is a Project Manager? Project management can be complicated as there is no set definition. Here are a few examples: “A project manager is the person responsible for leading a project from its inception to execution” “Project managers are change agents” – Project Managers Institute [1] “Project managers are the point person in charge…
