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David Cotgreave

If you like David's blogs - he is now a published author - Straight Talk on Project Management (VOLUME III)- Free eBook. Why not download your copy today. http://www.stoneseed.co.uk/ebook David Cotgreave MBA, BSc (hons), PRINCE II, is Professional Services Director at Stoneseed, with over 20 years’ experience in IT Consulting. David has worked with organisations such as BT Engage IT and KPMG, before founding Stoneseed in 2009 and has gained considerable business experience whilst working with a wide range of organisations across the UK and Europe carrying out a range of strategy, review and implementation projects. David is currently responsible for leading the Programme and Project Management services offered by Stoneseed. Project Management as a Service (PMaaS) from Stoneseed offers clients access to Project Management staff, resources and tools at a flexible and predictable cost via a fully Structured Managed Service. www.stoneseed.co.uk
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How to waste less on IT projects

Reading The Project Management Institute’s (PMI) 2017 Pulse of the Profession report something jumped out and really grabbed my attention. It's something that should...
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Never blow an IT project budget again

Most of my friends, colleagues and clients are forecasting that IT budgets will increase during 2017 but according to a recent survey, many CIOs...
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‘I pity the fool’ that doesn’t value their B.A.

OK, the Mr T reference may be wasted on anyone under 30 but in IT Project Management your 'B.A.' is as much a key...
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IR35 – how to avoid Public Sector IT talent shortages

When the Government announced changes to IR35 and off-payroll working rules for public sector workers like IT contractors, a wave of confusion rippled through...
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Why you need a CIO on the board

Only four specialist IT professionals have made it into the boardrooms of the UK's FTSE 100 companies. Put that another way ninety-six of the...
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Would Santa be a great Project Manager?

<img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-5229" src="http://projectaccelerator.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/pulse-Would-Santa-Be-A-Great-Project-Manager-.jpg" alt="would santa be a great project manager?" width="700" height="400" />Santa delivers his project on time every year, despite its...
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As 27% of CIOs predict increasing the number of IT contractors on their books – how not to get handcuffed to expensive retainers

One of the greatest arguments for hiring contractors over permanent staff is reduced headcount - when work is quiet you want fewer "bums on...
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This Halloween: how to kill off your zombie projects

Do you have them? Projects that set out with the greatest of intentions but which failed to deliver and because no-one ever put them...
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Five compelling reasons to plug your Project Management skills gap

In the ever changing, lightning speed IT world, effective Project Management delivers operational excellence. As every company is now, in some way, an IT...
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When IT Project Management processes alone won’t deliver, you need luck – three ways you can create your own luck!

Have you ever toiled with a cursed IT Project? Imagine your server not arriving because there is a man standing on a gantry on the...
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New Broom, Sweeps Lean! Four ROI, Efficiency and Productivity Hacks for The New IT Project Decision Maker

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IT Project Management Capability Assessment and other project spring cleaning tips

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From ‘a meh thing’ to amazing! How PMaaS can help build innovation into IT Projects

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Every IT project needs a Dale!

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Project Management: How To Improve Your Leadership Skills

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Introducing a project management framework: Why it helps and how to do it

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IT Project Management: Nailing know-how, but are we wondering why?

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Total Enterprise Reinvention? Sweeping digital transformation will need new brooms!!!

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5 Tips for Your First Project Management Qualification

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It’s 2029 and IT project management is the planet’s most in-demand skill

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APM PMQ Exam Questions & Tips

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Skills analysis: Identify your skills and find and fill knowledge gaps

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How Knowing Your PM’s Favourite Rom-Com and BA’s Dog’s Name Could Help Optimise IT Project Success!

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Project Management in the Non-profit Sector: Maximising Social Impact With Project Management Tools

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