Tag Archives: PM Methodology

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 Seventh Essential: Risks

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Russell Whitworth (Q2 Associates Ltd)

Me: “Could you show me your risk register?” PM: “There are no risks. This project is 100% safe.” Risks are all around us. There is a risk that I might get struck by a meteorite. There is a risk that … Continue reading →

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Spot the Agile PM

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Russell Whitworth (Q2 Associates Ltd)

Last week I was able to attend the excellent Thomson-Reuters/PMI Project Management “Unconference”, held at Exeter University. I also volunteered to host a couple of the bar-camp sessions, one on Coaching for PMs and the other Stakeholder Management. The event … 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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