Why IT projects keep failing for the same reasons, and why everyone in the room already knows it, yet no one says a word.
IT Project Management Risk & Governance – The Herd Of Elephants in the Room Read More »
The Secret Diary of Gary Clencher, I.T. Project Director, Aged 51 and ¾ is a fictional diary series following one very real type of person through one very recognisable type of project. Inspired by Sue Townsend. Written entirely for fun.
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Explore the strategic value of thinning and how this simple gardening principle translates into smarter project management.
A Project Management Lesson From The Garden: The Strategic Value of Thinning Read More »
When we started writing these Straight Talk on Project Management blogs, we committed to never write about three taboos: religion, s*x and politics.
I’m sorry to break a third of that promise! In my defence, a new Association for Project Management (APM) report made me do it.
PMaaS: Protecting Delivery When Politics and Projects Clash Read More »
UK CFOs and CIOs are talking more than ever — but still missing results. Discover why governance, not communication, holds the key to aligning technology delivery with business outcomes, and how IT PMaaS bridges the gap.
A recurring theme in IT project conversations lately, with colleagues and clients, is: “How come everything we do feels harder?”
POV Every IT Project Manager: “How come everything we do feels harder?” Read More »
When King Charles IX forgot to tell France the New Year moved, chaos followed. Sound familiar? Avoid “April Fool” project moments with smart change communication and PMaaS support from Stoneseed.
Project management has evolved far beyond the confines of task allocation and timeline tracking. There’s now a much heavier focus on the ability to build relationships and navigate challenges as a team. At the heart of this evolution is the power of an extremely important soft skill: emotional intelligence, which is increasingly recognised as a critical,
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Navigating the PM landscape as a junior project manager can be both an exciting and challenging endeavor. With numerous responsibilities and expectations, it’s essential to equip yourself with the right technical skills to excel in this role. From mastering project management software to effective communication techniques, understanding these skills can set the foundation for a
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Discover how AI is reshaping IT project delivery — and why people still make the difference. From predictive planning to PMaaS, explore how human insight and teamwork keep technology on track.
