Chartered Management Institute

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Article: Rethinking project risk: finding opportunity in the unknown Written by Prebagaran Jayaraman Monday 26 February 2024 Share Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share via email It’s common to think of ‘risk’ as negative, but did you know that it can also be positive? Underused resources. Reduced competitive edge.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 4, 2012

Every great leader understands the importance of creating leverage via proper resource allocation. The best leaders possess an innate understanding of how to create resources where none exist - they know how to deploy and redeploy resources to maximize opportunities and to minimize risk.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Project management isn’t simple. People, resources, budgets and time need to work together. This post will show you how to manage a construction project successfully by using the right tools and staying organized. Check out our tips for successful construction project management below. Revaluate Project Plans.

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The Horizons Tracker

JULY 20, 2021

A new paper from the University of Oxford aims to provide some practical lessons to help guide government AI projects. Governments around the world are launching projects that embed AI in the delivery of public services. The paper explores a number of AI projects currently in scope to try and uncover any best practice advice.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 23, 2020

At its core, lean project management is about delivering greater value while minimizing waste. If your goal is to improve your team’s lean project management, resulting in greater efficiency and productivity, you need to take a number of key steps. How to Apply Lean Project Management Methodology. Vincent Van Gogh.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 4, 2014

In my project management training, one principle stood out as the root cause of most failures. Any project that doesn’t have good sponsorship fails. Leadership Development Self Leadership Resources sponsorship support' A good sponsor is one who takes responsibility for the outcome. Often success is totally [.]

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

With so many construction and DIY projects on the go, there has been a lot of discussion as to the prevalence of cowboy builders and how you can ensure that your project stands the best chance of success. The trend is to use an NEC Supervisor to monitor progress according to set plans and project milestones.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 1, 2024

If we had unlimited resources, how would we solve this problem? It allows the team to think without barriers and then work backward, scaling grand visions to match our resource constraints. If we could only choose one aspect of our project to succeed, what should it be and why?”

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

Whether you are managing a multi-million dollar project or overseeing tasks for a small startup, being a project manager can be a stressful and challenging role. Fortunately, by following a few tips and implementing a few best practices, you can manage your project to success. Understand the Project Details.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 21, 2014

With the technological advances that occur every day, it is important that Project Leaders stay on top of these changes by developing a “Digital Project Leadership” mindset to stay relevant. Leadership Development Uncategorized Change Growth Resources' Author information Tony Adams. Author information Tony Adams.

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Rich Gee Group

MAY 22, 2024

Role Expansion: Asking employees to take on additional tasks or projects outside their job descriptions. Provide Support and Resources: Equip employees with the necessary resources and support to succeed in their new roles. Skill Enhancement: Encouraging employees to develop new skills through training and development programs.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 9, 2021

Construction projects are famously difficult to manage, and this is because there are often so many moving parts. A small issue that can arise in construction can end up having huge consequences, and this is why so many projects often end up over budget and/or past the deadline. Identify Key Resources. Establish Clear Plans.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 19, 2024

Additionally, the constant need to keep up with technological advancements to stay competitive can strain resources. Navigating Economic Uncertainty with Digital Tools Managing economic changes has become easier with digital resources. Corporations can navigate economic uncertainties and volatility through digital modeling.

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HR Digest

MARCH 31, 2022

Human resource (HR) strategy is the backbone of workforce management in any organization. In the following sections, we will discuss how you can create a human resource strategy that is effective and efficient. In the following sections, we will discuss how you can create a human resource strategy that is effective and efficient.

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The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Crowdsourcing educational projects is perhaps not what immediately comes to mind when one thinks of crowdfunding, but research from the University of Michigan highlights not only how popular it is but how effective it can be. Indeed, each funded educational project on the platform achieves up to a 1.6% increase in pupil performance. “We

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Strategy Driven

JULY 31, 2020

Addressing new problems during the pandemic makes resource management for your business’ usual operations difficult. These issues are human resources nightmares and slow production, putting you off-schedule. Thankfully, resource management tools are available to help you. Resource Management in the Design World.

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Michael Lee Stallard

APRIL 15, 2015

I am thrilled to announce the launch of a project we here at E Pluribus Partners have been working on for quite some time: a brand new website dedicated to helping you foster Connection Cultures in your workplaces. Please check out ConnectionCulture.com , follow us on social media and help spread the word about this new resource.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 17, 2017

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) is a billion dollar business for good reason. An ERP management information system integrates areas such as planning, purchasing, inventory, sales, marketing, finance and human resource. In fact, buying and implementing ERP has become a top priority for firms in highly competitive industries.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 5, 2015

You don’t have enough time, enough resources, or budget– or maybe you lack all three. According to research psychologist Adam Grant, increasing resources increases your likelihood of a project’s success… but only for a while.

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Leadership Freak

FEBRUARY 28, 2012

Every reason projects stall comes back to one, lack of urgency. Foggy deliverables, inadequate resources, blurred priorities, under qualified participants, and distant deadlines inevitably drain urgency. Who’s responsible: Save time, energy, and resources by settling the question of responsibility for derailed projects, quickly.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 5, 2015

Done well, action learning projects are one of the very best forms of leadership development. If you have no idea what an action learning project is, Wikipedia actually does a pretty good job of describing it. Lack of Project Sponsorship. Be clear on big rules, resources, and other parameters. Real work gets done.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 5, 2015

Done well, action learning projects are one of the very best forms of leadership development. If you have no idea what an action learning project is, Wickipedia actually does a pretty good job of describing it. Lack of Project Sponsorship. Be clear on big rules, resources, and other parameters. Real work gets done.

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Leading Blog

MAY 4, 2023

Susan Fowler on letting go of the notion that you can and should motivate people: “Attempting to motivate people is a losing proposition, no matter your resources. He said, ‘People ask us what our greatest resource is, and we always say, ‘our people.’ Our people aren’t our greatest resource.

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Women on Business

APRIL 7, 2011

I remember when I picked up my first project management book. However, I was determined to not only find the resources to help me plan and execute a project, but also, decode what was written in the book. What Is a Project? When you look at it that way, MOST things are actually projects. Planning the Project.

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Strategy Driven

MARCH 19, 2020

No big construction project can be successful without proper project management, whether professional or not. A project manager is there to navigate the projects and establish functional connections with multiple teams. This article offers pertinent information about construction project management and what it entails.

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Innovation Excellence

OCTOBER 10, 2019

There are four ways to run projects. One – 80% Right, 100% Done, 100% On Time, 100% On Budget Fix time Fix resources Flex scope and certainty Set a tight timeline and use the people and budget you have. You’ll be done on time, but you must accept a reduced scope (fewer bells and whistles).

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

Posted in Leadership Development Every day people and businesses come up with excuses as to why their projects failed. While reasons such as not having enough time or resources are definitely valid, the real cause for many failed tasks is that there was not proper planning.

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HR Digest

DECEMBER 4, 2023

HR jobs are not easy to steer through and the human resources termination duties are likely the worst part of the role. Image Credit – Freepik Human Resources Termination—Should You Terminate an Employee? A part of the HR role in the termination process is to communicate consistently with the employee.

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Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Newest in the series is the HBR Project Management Handbook. Nieto-Rodriguez defines projects as : Limited in time; they have a start and an end. They require an investment in the form of capital resources (money, funds). They required an investment in human resources (effort, time). Project failure is not always bad.

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thoughtLEADERS, LLC

MAY 31, 2023

They need to make sure that they provide the team the resources they need to deliver on their own goals. The better you’re able to get your teams what they need to succeed and communicate clearly the incentives and the metrics that you’re measuring, the higher the likelihood that your team is going to be successful.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Having a clear view and set guidelines are important for a project. Hence, it’s a given to include job costing software for all construction jobs and having regular flow between projects. Building a construction business is not child’s play and requires extensive planning and restructuring of projects.

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David A Fields

APRIL 9, 2019

On one hand, you fiercely want the HunkaChunk project. The post A Hidden Resource Your Consulting Firm Underutilizes appeared first on David A. Because you’re already busy. Beyond busy. As a firm you’re running flat out and working overtime. Heck, you’ve been courting ol’ Cherry for … Continued.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 5, 2019

In today’s business environment, project managers are now recognized for their critical role in keeping essential business functions running smoothly. As such, there’s been a corresponding boom in demand for workers with project management skills. Change Management. Business Expertise.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 4, 2013

Emerging Trends in Project Management. Implementing project management soft skills into your projects will become increasingly important over the next several years; opening your mind to these emerging trends will open your door to new opportunities. Click here for more information on Emerging Trends in Project Management.

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 27, 2020

If you want a corporate career as a business manager or a project manager, you are aware that meeting and exceeding goals and objectives are key to your success. Efficient project managers and business managers are required to have a set of unique skills that enable them to execute their tasks better and meet deadlines well within time.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 11, 2020

No matter your company or industry, one thing is true: you’re working on projects. And the truth is that these projects don’t always go well. In fact, did you know that 70% of organizations have suffered at least one project failure in the last 12 months? If you don’t have this, your project will likely fail.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 23, 2023

What to Say Next After a Team Setback: Beyond the ‘F’ Word We’ve been there too—project outcomes that don’t meet expectations, missed deadlines, or even complete strategy breakdowns. What could a shift away from this F-bomb do for team morale, project outcomes, and even workplace culture ?

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