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The Five Key Objectives of a Project Sponsor
Projects do not always go according to plan. Sometimes they are delayed. Sometimes they go well over budget. On other occasions they simply do not achieve their objectives. Any one of these things can be a disaster for a project, but these things rarely happen overnight, so there is no excuse for “letting a project…
Read MoreRe-thinking Estates Strategies for Universities – Covid-19 – The Facts
Covid-19 has already exposed many of the things we do (mostly subconsciously) which we will not be able to do in the future. We need to re-train ourselves, because the majority of Covid-19 is spread via the hands. This means that we need to: Be conscious of where our hands are – at all times.…
Read MoreThe Importance of SDI Profiles
Technical knowledge is no the only requirement of a Project Manager. Their most important role is to motivate everybody on the project to get the job done on time. After all, you cannot just set up a plan for a project and expect it all to happen without any intervention. The German military strategist Helmuth…
Read MoreThe 7 Stages for Selecting Professional Advisers and Contractors
One of the most important tasks on any project is to select Professional Advisers and Contractors. Making the right choices has a direct effect on the success (or otherwise) of the project. Making these crucial appointments is the foundation of creating a good project team. This should be the initial focus of the Project Manager,…
Read More10 Principles for Successful Contract Administration
The aim of any Contract Administrator is to apply fairly the terms and conditions of the signed contract. This requires a mix of essential personal skills including: Organisational skills Technical appreciation Knowledge of the processes Decision-making skills Fairness If the role is done properly it brings certainty to all parties involved, which provides the benefits…
Read More10 Benefits of Growing a Business
Even in tough economic circumstances, it is beneficial for every business to think about growth. You can be sure that your competitors will be looking to grow and obtain your customers or your share of the market. There are many reasons that growth is beneficial to your business. Greater profitability by spreading your overheads You…
Read MoreWhat Makes Great Contract Delivery? – Contract Preparation – Part 3
Over the last few weeks we have set out how to approach making sure that the wishes of the client have been captured and made clear. The next stage is to make sure that the contract documents actually capture this intent. The documents that you use for tender or negotiation are the first impression that…
Read MoreWhat Makes Great Contract Delivery? – Contract Definition – Part 2
To run any contract it is essential that it is well defined; or if it cannot be defined, that the risk and management framework is in place to manage the changes effectively. However, the best advice is always to nail down everything that you possibly can. The benefit of this is that it creates certainty…
Read MoreWhat Makes Great Contract Delivery? – Delivery Philosophy – Part 1
The delivery phase of any contract is where the rubber meets the road. All the plans, thinking, documentation, meetings and relationships to date are put through their paces. In this 5 part blog Paul Wilson, Managing Director of Provelio, offers some advice to help project teams perform at this crucial stage of any project. The series…
Read MoreWhy Exception Reports are a Key Project Capability
Well run projects will typically be governed by a decision-making project board, who are informed by a formal monthly report and which is presented by a PM who is able to clearly and unambiguously report on project status and forecast. This report makes clear what has been done and what is planned in the coming…
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