January 8, 2018 | Knowledge | Dr. David Hillson

Two-Faced Risk Management

The benefits of lessons learned

Welcome to 2018! In many languages the month January is named after Janus the two-faced Roman god of doorways, and the start of a new year is traditionally a time for review, looking back at the past 12 months and …

November 9, 2017 | Insights | Helen S. Cooke

Leadership in Project Management Isn’t What You Think

The skills that define leadership often arise organically, not by force

When it comes to projects, we are often comfortable with identifying ourselves as executives or managers, but few of us describe ourselves as “leaders.” Others may put us into that category, but why are we hesitant to place ourselves under …

October 19, 2017 | Knowledge | Dr. David Hillson

Optimize Project Performance using Risk-Based Stakeholder Analysis

Are your stakeholders advocates, hindrances, or something in-between?

Most project managers understand that stakeholders possess and exercise various forms of power in the context of a project. The position adopted by stakeholders is likely to have a significant effect on whether or not a project succeeds, and stakeholders …

October 3, 2017 | Interviews

Esther Choy on Storytelling for Business Success

There are techniques to storytelling, and businesspeople can learn them

Everyone loves a great story. Stories help us to connect with others more effectively, whether one-on-one or in a group. This is as true in the business context as anywhere else. But what, precisely, makes for a great story, and …

September 21, 2017 | Knowledge | Dr. David Hillson

Ten Things Every Business Needs To Know

Risk and uncertainty are a part of business. Here’s how to face them head-on.

Everyone knows that “business hates uncertainty.” Uncertainty poses clear threats to business, but it also contains significant opportunities. Sources of uncertainty must be understood so that these threats and opportunities can be effectively managed, allowing us to avoid and minimize …