Project Management Blog

This is known as the cake or sometimes the layer cake. It represents the three levels of a project and the important point of the metaphor is that both PRINCE2 and agile have their strengths and we need to play to those strengths – but we must blend and weave these together as it will…

Being a high achiever comes with many perks, but often leaves very little time for yourself. You’re always trying to find ways to better yourself and climb the career ladder, which isn’t a bad thing if you know exactly where you’re going and have set deadlines for achieving them. However, even high achievers sometimes need…

The world is changing and it is no longer the most senior employee that is handed the role of project manager. More and more companies are looking to hire professional project managers, with the necessary skills, knowledge, and experience, and they want you to be certified. 1. It adds meat to your CV. Most companies have…

This is quite a common topic of discussion amongst business owners and their teams. Once you understand the importance of time you’ll have a different outlook on life. Up until the point where the “penny drops” most people are wasting loads of time and the scary thing is that they are doing so unknowingly. It…

It’s that time of the year where we start compiling our annual New Year’s Resolutions List, specifically for the workplace. With the best intentions of following through on those promises, we know in the back of our minds that we’ll most likely only reach week two before falling off the band wagon. If you’re like…

How do certain groups work effectively together while others remain dysfunctional? Teamwork is a very complex necessity in business settings. We are taught to work in teams from a young age. If you had to do group projects as a child, you will well remember the bitter-sweet times you and your teammates had. As you…

Many papers have been prepared to describe the differences between PRINCE2® and PMBOK and each has a particular slant of the truth.  This perspective is intended to supplement other papers with Stratsure’s understanding of core differences. Firstly, it is our understanding that PMBOK is a body of knowledge that has evolved from endeavours of engineers,…

As you step out of University, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, your zest and enthusiasm for life can easily become tainted by the rough hardships of finding an ideal job. Your first job is very important for your career as it sets the scene for all your future paths. This is why a course such as Prince2…

Being in a leadership position is not one of those instances where you can “fake it ‘till you make it”, those around you will sniff you out. To be a true leader, and a respected one, you need to follow these few tips: To learn more about leadership, risk assessment, and the essentials of project…