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Parallel Training Project Management Blog
From beginner’s guides to breakdowns of advanced topics, our blog covers key project management topics. These can supplement your learning on one of our project management training courses, or provide a starting point for your own project management learning.
Importance Of Managing Expectations On A Project In Trouble
My previous post was a bit of a rant about a project I was working on that was abandoned because […]
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When Pulling The Plug On A Project Is Not The Best Option
I have recently been in discussions about the abandonment of a particular project – the decision was taken by senior […]
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Explain The Purpose Of The Business Case And 4 Areas Covered
The main purpose of the business case is develop the overall justification for carrying out the project, and a justification […]
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Describe Five Benefits Of Goverence
1) One benefit of governance is that the projects support the corporate strategy or portfolio direction. Effective governance means that […]
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2 Reasons Why The Scope Of A Project May Need To Be Changed
Explain 2 reasons why the scope of a project may need to be changed 1. The scope of a project […]
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List And Describe 5 Typical Contents Of A Structured PM Method
List and describe five typical contents (e.g. processes, components, techniques) of a structured project management method 1. Products 2. People […]
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List/Describe 5 Stages In Process For Selecting A Supplier
List and describe five typical stages in the process for selection of a supplier via competitive tender. Define requirements Issue […]
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Some feedback please….
a) Explain the following approaches to resource scheduling: • Resource Smoothing • Resource Levelling b) Explain three approaches/tactics which a […]
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Agile Project Management – A Basic Overview
Agile project management is incredibly popular, but what does it actually involve and how does it differ from more traditional […]
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Rescuing Your Project: Quick Tips
Projects can commonly get into trouble, and there are plenty of ways to get them back on track, but there’s […]
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Building A Team For Success: Setting The Tone
Setting the tone is an important part of building a team for success. So let’s look at when, how and […]
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Feedback….List And Describe Five Features Of A Programme
1. Programmes involve the management of a number of projects, these will work together and are interdependent of each other, […]
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