Category Archives: Seven Essentials

Project Start-up Meetings

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Russell Whitworth (Q2 Associates Ltd)

You know what they say about first impressions? Good. I won’t bother repeating it, then. For a Project Manager, the Project Start-up Meeting is that chance to make a positive first impression with the team. So it is perhaps surprising … Continue reading →

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The Sixth Essential: Suppliers

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Russell Whitworth (Q2 Associates Ltd)

When I have reviewed projects in the past, “supplier problem” is the most common reason I hear for projects running into difficulty. To some extent, this might be a convenient excuse: it is easy to blame something or someone outwith … Continue reading →

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The Fifth Essential: Team

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Russell Whitworth (Q2 Associates Ltd)

In the first four keys we have established our business objectives, engaged our stakeholders, agreed a scope, and planned a delivery. Now the focus of the project manager should turn to enabling the team to deliver. It is really important … Continue reading →

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The Fourth Essential: Plan

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Russell Whitworth (Q2 Associates Ltd)

I was once a team leader in a large project. At that time I wasn’t yet a project manager, but the project did indeed have someone with that title. I expected him to ask to see my plan, because that’s … Continue reading →

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