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Can your project survive your culture?
Not every project is lucky enough to start on fertile ground, as project management expert Gary Nelson explains… read more...
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Are we over-doing Risk Management?
For many years, New Zealand seemed oblivious to risk, notes Gary Nelson. “She’ll be right” chorused around the country as projects began, and usually succeeded… read more...
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If most projects fail, why bother doing them at all?
There is still hope, explains international project management expert Gary Nelson… read more...
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The case for honest estimates
Setting out on any project requires getting some idea of the costs and timelines involved – but project management expert Gary Nelson points out that there can be problems with estimates which can scupper projects before they even start…[View as PDF] read more...
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How much methodology is needed for a successful project?
These days it seems like you can’t swing a cat without bumping into two or three technology projects, but not all of them will be successful. Project management methodologies are one way to improve success rates… read more...