Why is Project Governance so important to a business? What is Project Governance? The term governance was derived from the Latin word “gubernare” which means to steer highlighting the dynamic mechanism in front of an everchanging environment. However, Project Governance is defined differently across industries and enterprises. The Association of Project Management (APM) states that […]
The benefits of creating a strategic plan
How important is it to create a strategic plan for your business? Strategic management is the process of managing a business to achieve a defined set of goals. In contrast to operational management, which focuses on the day-to-day operations of a business, strategic management focuses on long-term goals and planning for the future success of […]
Headaches of Project Management, Solved?
When it comes to Project Management there can be several pain points that an organisation and their project manager are confronted with. Below we have identified four common problems and how to solve them. 1. Planning and Organising? Being organised is often the most time-consuming part of a manager’s work life. Planning, delegating and keeping track of delegated […]
Does your company struggle with Reporting and KPIs?
Below we have identified four common problems and how to solve them. Firstly, what are Key Performance Indicators in business management? Key Performance Indicators or KPIs as they are more commonly known are a way of measuring how well the business is meeting its objectives. In other words, KPIs provide organisations with the means of […]
Stepping into the Corporate World
Counterpart, a start-up software company which is going through an expansion was able to benefit from the Government Kickstart programme and offer Kian his very first role as a ‘’PMO Analyst’’. Let’s see what Kian had to say about his first few days into the corporate world. After finishing my course and getting the grades […]
Business Transformation in current times
By Greg Enenmoh – Head of Professional Services at Counterpart The word ‘Transformation’ is used often with good reason. From the birth of the universe and throughout our lifetimes everything around us has always been in constant flux.
What is the difference between a Product Manager and Project Manager?
Over the last 10 years of my career I’ve worked in product development, mostly as a Product Manager, but in some instances as a Project Manager as well. I’ve also had the unique experience of being a Product Manager building digital products for Project Managers.
What is it that we all look for when seeking a new partnership?
What is it that we all look for when seeking a new partnership, whether that be a friendship, relationship or even a business transaction? Fundamentally the foundation must always be based on Trust.
The Life of a Project Mangler: The Importance of Resource Management Tools
The Big Cheese-IO summons me to his office on the top floor. When I get there my counterpart who manages operational activities is already seated in the only chair opposite the BC (Big Cheese-IO).
What is Project Governance?
Project governance has lately been given considerable attention among scholars and practitioners discussing various theories, their limitations in respect to one another, and their interchangeability.