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Who is More Negligent? The PM or the Sponsor?
I have conducted literally hundreds of project/contract reviews from setup to post-implementation reviews across many industries and often come back to the above critical question.
The Effective Integrity Test – are you meeting these requirements every day?
In my previous article ‘Are you a gullible company director?’ I outlined two effective frameworks from the ‘The speed of
Are you a ‘Gullible’ Company Director?
The NSW inquiry into whether Star Casino should keep its license is a timely reminder of the role Board must
Mindset in the Boardroom. Are you ready for that transformational proposal?
It is no secret that disruption, transformation, the need for speed and being ever vigilant to moves in the market
The 7 Tests When Reviewing Board Project Reports
I first published this article as the 6 tests when reviewing Board Project Reports. Since then I have identified an
Project Management and the 5C’s in a Covid World
Reflecting on this new mode of working I have gathered learnings from Project Managers across multiple project types and environments to synthesise some patterns for enhanced project success.
Interview with Tony Sattout
Tony Sattout has had a successful career starting in construction projects and moving to the executive ranks in a large Australian financial institution. He consults widely as a change catalyst and executive coach for major programs in diverse industries.
Servant or Provider of Project Services. Which are you?
Unfortunately, the project management methodologies available have inadvertently created many servants rather than effective project service providers. What does this
Kick-Off Projects on the Right Foot with an Effective Pre-Establishment Review
In my most recent article ‘powering up your project post-implementation reviews’ I outlined the critical behavioural elements that must be
Powering Up Your Project’s Post-Implementation Review
Are you and your team actively learning from your Project Post-Implementation Reviews (PIR)? Or are the same mistakes being made time
Let the Project Intent determine the Project Team’s Posture
Following on from my last article “when project management gets in the road of good project management” I was asked
When Project Management gets in the Road of Good Project Management
In reviewing projects across many sectors and organisations I am becoming more concerned that project managers are following a standard
5 Tips for Managing Difficult Project Feedback
In my consulting practice, I often conduct project and operational performance reviews. One area that regularly features in my reports