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  • Winning Hearts and Minds: Why Stakeholder Management is Crucial for Project Recovery

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    Think of a project as a grand theatrical production. You, as the Program Recovery Manager, are the director, responsible for bringing together a diverse cast of characters to create a successful performance. But unlike a traditional play, your actors aren’t just on stage; they’re in the audience, behind the scenes, and even out in the…

  • Guiding Success: A Roadmap for Effective Project Leadership

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    For the Discerning Executive: In today’s dynamic business landscape, achieving strategic objectives hinges on the ability to navigate the complexities of project management. This roadmap outlines the crucial elements that empower leaders to foster a culture of project excellence and drive impactful outcomes. 1. Decision-Making: The Compass for Success Imagine your project as a ship…

  • Customer Governance: Laying the Foundation for a Successful Technology & Transformation Program

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    Effective customer engagement is paramount to the success of any Technology & Transformation (T&T) program. A well-structured governance model ensures alignment, facilitates communication, and paves the way for a smooth and productive journey. Here are three critical steps to establish robust customer governance: 1. Establish Clear and Empowered Governance 2. Create a Customer Stakeholder Map…

  • Guidance for Effective Meetings

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    As a Project Management Professional, conducting productive meetings is crucial. Here’s some guidance to ensure your meetings are efficient and successful, whether in-person or virtual: 1. Be Mindful of Time Zones When scheduling meetings with participants across different time zones, ensure fairness in who adjusts their schedule. Rotate meeting times to distribute the burden of…

  • Leading the Virtual Orchestra: How to Conduct a Project Team from Afar

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    The world of work has changed. No longer confined to office cubicles and water cooler conversations, teams are now spread across continents, connected by the invisible threads of the internet. This new reality presents exciting opportunities, but also unique challenges for project managers. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the complexities of managing a virtual team, take heart!…

  • Taking collaboration seriously

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    I attended an incredible IBM Leadership course yesterday titled “Embrace Healthy Conflict”. A BIG thank you to Lisa Glatz (née Poulton) our coach and facilitator. This course resonated with what I value and my higher purpose for work.  One of the things you that I really would to love about the course, is available online – Jim Whitehurst Ted talk, so I highly recommend…

  • T&T Transformation: The C-Suite’s Guide to Staying Ahead

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    Technology & Transformation (T&T) initiatives are no longer a luxury, but a necessity for businesses to thrive in today’s dynamic landscape. But for C-suite executives, navigating these complex projects requires a strategic approach that goes beyond simply approving budgets and signing off on proposals. It demands a keen understanding of how to maintain oversight, delegate…

  • The Program Management Lifecycle: A Framework for Success

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    Program management is a structured approach to achieving strategic objectives by coordinating a set of related projects.To ensure success, program managers follow a defined lifecycle that guides them through the various stages of program execution. This lifecycle typically consists of five process groups: initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing.    These process groups are interwoven with ten…

  • Navigating the Digital Transformation: 7 Keys to IT Infrastructure Project Success

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    Headline: Is your IT infrastructure a launchpad or a roadblock? Master these 7 keys to unlock its full potential. In today’s digital age, a robust IT infrastructure is the backbone of any successful organisation. Yet, navigating complex IT projects can be fraught with challenges. As C-suite leaders, we need a strategic compass to guide our digital…

  • Taming the Beast: A Practical Approach to Project Planning in Recovery Mode

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    Okay, let’s talk about project plans. We all know the drill: define the scope, break down the work into tasks, assign resources, set deadlines. Sounds simple enough, right? But in the heat of a Program Recovery, creating a detailed project plan can feel like wrestling a hydra. You’re under pressure to act quickly, the team…