Help! My project has gone pear-shaped
How often as a project manager have you had to pick up the pieces of a project that has become a disaster zone? Let’s look at some figures… In 1997 KPMG Canada surveyed public and private sector IT organizations. Over 61% reported project failure and more than...A common approach for management of Government projects
Consistency of approach was a core theme in the recommendations of Sir Peter Gershon in his review of the Government’s use of ICT (2008). Gershon recommended consistency of governance – a whole of government strategic vision for ICT and funding that moves away from...Which is the best project management methodology and does it make a project a success?
The answer – none! A sound methodology alone does not a great project manager make. It’s true, being a good project manager starts with the fundamentals of having a robust methodology in place, but even with that there are other crucial elements such as appropriate...6 Success Factors for Managing Project Quality
Commentators have differing views on what constitutes a quality project. The generally agreed parameters are that it delivers the desired outcomes on time and within budget. Through our long experience, the Transformed team has identified 6 key factors that improve...
