Tag Archives: project management practices

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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Beethoven liked to go for a walk

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Russell Whitworth (Q2 Associates Ltd)

Although I’m a strong advocate of following a project management process, this does not mean that there is no room for creativity in projects. Far from it. No two projects are the same, and because the human element is always … Continue reading →

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You don’t want to go there, do you?

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Russell Whitworth (Q2 Associates Ltd)

Many years ago, when I was still young enough to credibly do volunteer work for a youth organisation, I was driving to our annual gathering at Edale Youth Hostel in Derbyshire. It was late on a Friday evening, cold, dark … Continue reading →

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Shadow of the Leader

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Russell Whitworth (Q2 Associates Ltd)

Many factors contribute to the culture of an organisation – its history, geography and industry norms amongst others.  And there is one driver that can change overnight: its leadership. I have worked in organisations that are strongly aligned to project … Continue reading →

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