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Project impact on operating performance
Pulling together Projects usually exist to improve operating performance. The project creates something to improve output, speed, quality or safety, to be more competitive, or to save money. Often the project does two…
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Learning by doing … and Vikings
Replica Viking longship at Roskilde, Denmark. Image credit: Jacquie Hamer We often learn best by doing things. We need knowledge and data but we need to do something useful with it too. If we don’t act on our knowledge,…
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Ghost benefits and real project benefits
Spooky ghost credit kjpargeter in freepik Ghost benefits are scary. They threaten to use up your money, time and reputation with nothing to show for it. Ghost benefits are the imaginary gains from projects that haunt…
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Project rescue – a simple guide
A project in need of rescue – image credit Freepik A project rescue is a structured approach to save a failing project. Your project fails when quality, scope, budget, or schedule does not meet expectations. It can also…
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Project success vs organisational success
Success – image by Freepik Projects implement strategic change. If a project meets its goals (succeeds) then the organisation meets its goals (succeeds). Right? Well maybe. Let’s take a closer look at success, value,…
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Back office projects can deliver clear payback
Back office credit: studiogstock on freepik Payback on back office productivity projects Back office productivity projects should deliver clear payback. That may be reduced process time, less rework, fewer errors,…
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Unleashing the improvement mindset
Unleashing the improvement mindset Unleashing the right mindset for improvement is key to success. This week’s blog is different. It is not about our firm, our work or our people. It is about a book from one of the most…
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ERP return on investment (ROI)
ERP Credit: image by freepik Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems promise benefits but it takes time and effort to achieve the promised results. You need a recipe for success. An ERP system return on investment…
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Ensuring value for money when hiring consultants
Image by Freepik Consultants are an obvious target for cost savings. Why are you paying these people all this money? Fair question. Sometimes you shouldn’t. On the other hand, consultants are called in at short notice…
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Don’t start a project you can’t finish
Source: Phil Guerin 2023 Many projects go over budget and take longer than expected. Some just fail or need to be rescued. The Corinth Canal was a fascinating project. Read the story below and consider the lessons at…
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Lessons Learned: 5 key examples from recent project experiences
It’s always important to reflect and learn from our experiences. In this blog, we will share 5 lessons learned from some exciting and challenging projects. Identify Business Drivers One of the most important lessons…
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