Continual learning has been shown to be fantastic for our cognitive health, particularly when you learn something new and practice it. In this article we delve into mind health and the advantages of structured learning throughout your life and career.

All too often we hear SMEs question whether PRINCE2 is right for them. After all, small businesses may believe their tight knit teams will not benefit from the formal process. For startups training is a big investment both in terms of time and money, and some of the terminology used can more often apply to and suit larger businesses. But for companies with ambition and those seeking to level up their business, PRINCE2 is the perfect solution.

As we head into a new year there are many reasons to feel optimistic. The trends which have defined 2020 can be carried forward and, despite the doom and gloom, there is so much to emerge from the pandemic which we celebrate and take pride in. By continuing to embrace these developments we can look to an improved future.

Join us as we take a look at Environment Canada – the Canadian government’s department responsible for the nation’s environment. Whilst ten years have passed since the organisation took the decision to adopt PRINCE2, this case study is still highly relevant to businesses today.

We are itching to see the back of 2020. It has been a year unlike any other.

The pandemic brought us stress and worry. The government’s ever-changing guidelines threw us curve balls and had us jumping through hoops. And for months on end, we have been in a state of sink or swim.

The pandemic has diminished our sense of job security. A rise in redundancies and an uncertain business climate have left many professionals questioning their career. For these reasons starting out on your own you could be the answer, and now could be the perfect time to pivot.

It is reported that only around half of all projects come in on time. Seemingly impossible deadlines are the downfall of many projects, and late delivery is reported to be the reason why projects fail to an extent 49 percent of the time.

A project brief, sometimes referred to as the project charter or project proposal, is a key document which outlines the project. A well written brief at the initiation stage can be the difference between project success and failure. Here we walk you through the necessities of a project brief and take a look at navigating complex briefs. Read on…

Technology is disrupting the project profession at rapid speed. It is revolutionising business and transforming operations. In various industries staff have been replaced by robots, and tech advancements have resulted in job losses. Is it only a matter of time before the project profession suffers too? As automation becomes more intelligent, and AI increasingly has the ability to make decisions using big data and smarter algorithms, are we next in line to be taken over by tech?

We are in a time of extraordinary change. The new normal, whilst filled with societal change and disruptive technologies, is arguably more evolutionary than revolutionary. For organisations to thrive they must harness change. The future is looking to be one of constant shifts and continual transformations, but also great potential.