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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.
What Are The Main Phases Of The APM Lifecycle
Projects always have a beginning and an end, as do phases and how these points are defined will vary. The […]
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Differentiate Between Success Criteria, KPIs Etc In Project
Hi Paul – does this answer the question adequately? Thanks Paul. Julie Success Criteria is what defines the success […]
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Importance Of Managing Quality On A Project – 5 Key Points
Hi Paul – not really sure about this one! If project or programmes are to deliver change effectively, Quality Management […]
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Training The Best Project Managers To Be Better
Major ERP Software Provider invests in bespoke training for its top project managers Project Managers from across the globe gathered […]
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Practice Question On Business Case (Topic 5.1)
Here’s the second question I had a go at… a) Explain the use of Payback, NPV and IRR as […]
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Practice Question On Risk Management (Topic 2.5)
I did three practice questions last night, handwritten as per exam conditions and I’ve typed them up today (word for word) to get […]
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6.1 Business Case Question Attempt
Hi, this is my first attempt at a question please can you review and give me some feedback? Thanks. […]
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3.2. Programme Management Question Attempt
Hi, first attempt at a question, please can I have some feedback? Thanks Differentiate between the terms project and programme; […]
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Managing Cross-Cultural Project Teams
Project managers have for many years been required to manage teams in other countries and from other cultures but with […]
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What Is Project Success?
There are so many times when I have seen written or heard talk of “project success” – but it cannot […]
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5 Benefits Of Managing Groups Of Projects As A Programme
1) Improved ability to manage project interdependencies. Through managing the related projects a program, the programme manager has greater visibility […]
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Explain Five Elements Of A Stakeholder Analysis Process
Identify: The first step is to identify which stakeholders are relevant to your project. In a new project you might have […]
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