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John Williams In December 2019 we did a little campaign demonstrating that not every organisation labels a project as such. ProjExc is a project management consultancy. We’ve been leading projects, and helping organisations to do their project management better for decades. It’s not surprising that we know what a project is. Occasionally we are remindedContinue reading “What is a Project?”

Agile is a much used term in the modern business world, but it’s often a minefield for the uninitiated. With more than 50 methods, frameworks and approaches, 4 core values, 12 principles, 6 steps, more than 35 tools, and many misconceptions, where do you start and what (if at all) is right for you andContinue reading “What is Agile Project Management?”

Association for Project Management (APM), the chartered body for the project profession, has embarked on a “Big Conversation”, encouraging project professionals to consider the future of the project profession and the challenges it is likely to face. Launched in 2019, the APM has embarked on a conversational journey, encouraging the profession to look at 6Continue reading “Projecting the Future: APM’s Big Conversation around the future of the project profession”

Originally posted on the ProjExc Project Excellence Blog on 09-Dec-13 A Project Needs A Manager No self-respecting business leader in the 21st century would consider delivering a project without a project manager (PM). The nominated PM may not be a project management professional, but regardless they will be expected to plan the project, oversee theContinue reading “How to Ensure your Strategic Initiative Succeeds”

Originally posted on the ProjExc Project Excellence Blog on 29-Nov-13 Recruiting the right PM into your organisation is a big decision and often a huge investment, yet all too often the success is largely left to chance. Prepare and choose wisely, rather than take a gamble, and you’ll have a much better chance of ensuringContinue reading “Top 8 Considerations When Recruiting a PM”

Originally posted on the ProjExc Project Excellence Blog on 10-Oct-13 On Wednesday 30th October our Founder, John Williams, will be talking to APM Midlands members about the 3 Elements for Project Success. The participative session will explore what makes project managers successful, and how to make effective use of readily available methodologies, tools and resources.Continue reading “The 3 Elements for Project Success”

Originally posted on the ProjExc Project Excellence Blog on 26-Jul-13 As project management consultants, we’re often asked by potential clients what they would need to invest in our services. Of course there is a cost involved in providing the service and clearly our success to date is based on our clients seeing the excellent value in whatContinue reading “Get a Grip of your Projects, and Cut Significant Cost Out of Your Business”

Originally posted on the ProjExc Project Excellence Blog on 11-Jul-13 (for the purpose of simplicity in this post, program=programme) The definition varies quite significantly between industries and even organisations, and to some extent appears to vary depending on understanding of what programmes are. Looking at recognised programme and project management bodies the definition of aContinue reading “What is a Programme Manager?”

Originally posted on the ProjExc Project Excellence Blog on 04-Apr-12 The guys at ESI International have summarised their perspective on the Top10 Project Management Trends for 2012, which if you’ve got half an hour to spare is worth a view. Follow this link to see it on YouTube. Happily most of the messages are consistentContinue reading “Top 10 Project Management Trends for 2012”