Investment in any project, whether it be capital, time or resources, will be sanctioned based on the likelihood of successful delivery and whether achieving the project objectives will result in a return on investment (ROI).

Digital security is arguably the most pressing issue facing the business world of today. It seems stories of security breaches are never far away from the mainstream media, and the need for sufficient security protection is now greater than ever.

Whatever kind of project you’re managing, you will have a defined set of objectives. Whether you meet these or not will ultimately determine whether your project has been a success or a failure.

As a project manager in charge of designing an e-learning course, there is only so far any amount of training or experience can go before the raw content is required to be implemented. For the course to be successful, the close collaboration and communication with subject experts is absolutely paramount.

E-learning is becoming the go-to platform when it comes to educating and training workforces and project professionals. The changing demands of the workplace and modern day project management have made it necessary. But how effective are the e-learning programmes that are being deployed?

As you move from business to business and industry to industry, the motives behind investing in an e-learning scheme can be completely different. The way your company operates could be at a completely different end of the spectrum in comparison to your nearest competitors, yet you both may find yourselves taking the plunge into digital learning all the same.

There are numerous different ways to approach the subject of collaboration within project management. Many of them relate to inter-team or inter-company communication and methods, put in place to ensure the project moves forward at its required speed.

Collaborative project management is often the lifeblood of large industries. These usually include aerospace, mechanical engineering, energy and automotive industries. These sectors rely on project management due to the increasing demand for cross-company and cross-industry development networks.

At the beginning of a new year, many of us have resolutions that we strive to keep during the months ahead. One of your New Year’s resolutions for this year may be to put steps in place to further your career in project management by obtaining a PRINCE2® certification.

Collaboration among project delivery teams has never been more important. The days where companies unilaterally execute large-scale projects are long gone, particularly in capital intensive sectors. Today, the costs and challenges involved in managing many of the world’s biggest projects mean that operating companies are increasingly happy to compromise on the rewards if it means finding someone willing to share the risks.