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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.
List/Describe 5 Key Attributes Of A Project – Difference To Bau
Hi Paul . Your views on my first attempt. Never been one for beating about the bush. Prefer short straight […]
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Can Project Management be Fun?
Let’s face it, when you’re talking about project management, ‘fun’ is not a word you would expect to hear very […]
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Remember Tasks Are Not Deliverables
For project team members responsible for specific tasks or activities on a project then it is easy to get caught […]
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Leadership question
Hi Paul, I wasn’t entirely sure where was best to post so do let me know for next time. Dec […]
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PM Method Used Is Less Important Than Individual Competency
We all know that the business landscape is changing rapidly – it seems that no sooner have we got to […]
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Tips for New Project Managers
Are you fresh from a project management course? Are you feeling overwhelmed or excited about the huge range of skills […]
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Which Project Management Qualification?
Deciding which project management qualifications to aim for is a big concern to many new and experienced project managers. Which […]
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Influencing Skills Will Make You A Better Project Manager
Updated 29th November 2021 Influencing other people, convincing them your argument is right or selling them your idea is something […]
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Tips For Passing Your Project Manager Exams
If you are planning on taking a project management qualification, congratulations! A well-recognised qualification is a great investment in your […]
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Some Good Project Management News
We often hear about major project disasters – projects that have over-run on budget or schedule, or both, with some, […]
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Characteristics Of Projects – Attempt At Answer
List 5 characteristics or projects and describe how each is different from business-as-usual activities. Projects are described as unique, transient […]
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Agile Project Management: Self Organising Teams
Someone was telling me recently about some new fitted wardrobes that had just been installed in their home (bear with […]
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