SWOT Analysis

What is a SWOT Analysis Engage a strategy or marketing consultant and you’ll hear the word in a few heart beats. For some it’s the be all and end all of business strategy, the new buzz word, the thing that will solve all your issues.  Well it may just be but it’s not a new […]

The Vision Poster

Make a Vision Poster It’s often said that you can accomplish anything you can imagine.  Well that’s true but it helps a whole lot more when it’s visual. The Vision Poster idea originated in a consultation session which I was facilitating.  I won’t go into the details, but the director of the company had a […]

How complex should program governance be?

Program Governance (How big is the tree?) I often get asked how complex should our program management governance structure be? I remember one client (for whom we ended up designing their entire program governance system) who wasn’t happy with the notion of a scalable governance structure, rewind that he wasn’t happy in a flexible approach […]

What is Program Management

What is Program Management? Well this is one of those terms that often gets misunderstood.  Most people can quickly grasp the concept of a project.  If not check out what is a project? However, when it comes to program management it becomes muddier.  So let’s start with arguably the most accessed source of information within this […]

Making Meetings Effective

At some point we have all been part of a meeting; some have been useful others a colossal waste of time.  For many in the workforce the thought of going to a meeting is associated with dread, with the top ones that come to mind: Why is management holding a meeting? What are they up […]

How do you engage learners?

Whether you are delivering high level presentations, facilitating a workshop, speaking at a meeting or even working with online courses the majority of the challenges are the same.  What is the best way to encourage learning and how do we pass on information in way that our participants want. Whilst the fundamental role of a […]

Suggested Evidence for Diploma Project Management RPL

Diploma of Project Management (BSB51415) There are 12 units to be achieved in order to attain the Diploma of Project Management.  Of these there are 8 core (essential) units: BSBPMG511 Manage project scope BSBPMG512 Manage project time BSBPMG513 Manage project quality BSBPMG514 Manage project cost BSBPMG515 Manage project human resources BSBPMG516 Manage project information and […]

Technical or non technical, that is the question!

Most project managers can be classified as technical or non-technical. This classification is based upon their technical understanding of the environment in which they are managing.  For example a civil engineer managing a civil engineering project would be classified as a technical project manager, whereas if the project was managed by a non-engineer would they […]

What is Scope Creep?

What is Scope Creep?   Scope creep is an unapproved variation to the scope.  This could impact the Product Scope (the deliverable) and/or the Project Scope (the work). Product Scope Creep This would be a variation to the agreed scope which affects the deliverable or project outcomes.  This could be the addition of new features, […]

Engaging Online Learners

How do you engage learners online? The fact that a learner isn’t in the classroom doesn’t mean they should be bored with volumes of text. Learning should be engaging and every student should feel that efforts have been made in assisting their development. As course designers we have an obligation in delivering our content in a […]

Work Health and Safety Resources

When our staff find great links and articles we want to share them with our current and potential students. Please see some great resources below: Workplace exposure standards for airborne contaminants – Click Here Asbestos: The Wittenoom tragedy (Video) – Click Here National standard for occupational noise – Click Here Manual tasks code of practice – […]

Quality versus grade; the serious version.

Well serious for me was wearing shoes to my friend’s wedding so we’ll see how we go.   To first distinguish between the two words we need to establish their individual contextual definitions.  This article has been based upon the context of project management and I have used examples of grade and quality from different […]

Price and Quality

Price is often used by consumers to incorrectly differentiate the “quality” of products.  It’s basic psychology and a marketers favourite tool. Let’s assume that I place 2 identical items for sale one for $100 and the other for $20.  A customer will automatically start making some judgements on the grade of two products based on […]

Quality versus grade

Quality versus Grade   *Please note there is a language warning in this article. What is the difference between quality and grade? Before you become too invested in this article, note that it has been written on a light hearted keyboard.  If you want the serious version, using proper examples, head this way fine Sir. […]

Off Piste Management

Every Management workshop I have ever attended whether at university or for professional development is underpinned by a recurring theme: managers do things right. That generally translates into having a structure of systems and enforcing conformance through a clear and fair process.  Most aptly that system is based around policies and processes designed to protect the company […]