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Introducing FlameFront: A bold new thought leadership forum elevating project delivery
Firewood is proud to announce the launch of FlameFront, a groundbreaking thought leadership forum.
Firewood
Mar 17


Deviant project behaviours that hide in plain sight: how to find and stop them
When we think about project or programme failure, we often point fingers at obvious issues. But what actually are deviant behaviours?
Annie Mirza
Mar 10


Top tips for building P3M capability
Managing portfolios, programmes and projects - collectively known as P3M is crucial for your business to succeed. So, what should you do?
Tony Seigel
Feb 24


How to ensure project success and programme delivery
Successful project management is vital to achieve strategic objectives. How do you optimise your organisation’s project delivery?
Firewood
Jan 20


What fuels success? Lessons to learn from firewood for project success
Just like starting a fire, successful project management depends on choosing the right approach for your project’s specific needs.
Annie Mirza
Dec 16, 2024


Leading projects with technology is the future of success: digital tools are reshaping project management work
Digital tools are reshaping project management work. For organisations aiming to stay relevant integrating technology must be a priority.
Faran Sarwar
Nov 25, 2024


How to create and deploy a project management method to deliver organisational success
In this article we’re going to explore how you can create and deploy a project management method that works for your business.
Annie Mirza
Nov 11, 2024


Why you don't need to identify risks
The real challenge of risk management lies in effectively assessing, prioritising, and managing risks.
Tayyab Jamil
Oct 28, 2024


Dyspraxia in project management, an unexpected superpower
Project management is the epitome of creating order from chaos. Compared against dyspraxia, it seems an unlikely career match.
Anonymous
Oct 14, 2024


How to mitigate risk for organisational success
Risk is a constant that we must deal with in the erratic business climate of today and efficient risk management is a vital requirement.
Mustafa Gulzar
Sep 30, 2024


Effective engagement in organisational change and business transformation
We often see the experience of the people being ‘transformed’ as negative. This needs to change. And proper and genuine engagement can help.
Arnab Banerjee
Sep 16, 2024


The importance of a consistent project management method to prevent failure
Part one of our two-part article series on the importance of project management methods and how to deploy a consistent approach
Annie Mirza
Sep 2, 2024


How to find the best project management tool
Effective project management is crucial for the success of any organisation. However, choosing the best tool for your needs can be daunting.
Flóra Nyisztor
Aug 11, 2024


How project management improves organisation success
Without good project management, you end up wasting time, energy, and resources. But what makes good project management so vital to success?
Annie Mirza
Jul 29, 2024


Effective strategies for managing a complex business transformation
When the transformation is complex, the challenges become complex. So, how do we manage a complex transformation?
Megan Brodie
Jul 14, 2024


Winning mindset: Confronting failure in project management
Success is the ultimate goal when managing projects, but having a winning mindset is the key to success
Tayyab Jamil
Jun 16, 2024


Signs your project assurance is in trouble and how to fix it
Project assurance is so much more than a checklist; it ensures stakeholders that objectives will be met and allows you to spot issues early
Annie Mirza
Jun 2, 2024


Aligning strategic initiatives with an organisation's vision
As companies navigate rapid advancements, the alignment between their vision and their strategic initiatives is paramount
Shamsa Rana
May 19, 2024


How to bring a project back on track
What happens when projects start to derail for unclear reasons? We will explore a few effective strategies to bring a project back on track
Annie Mirza
May 6, 2024


Applying agile outside of projects
The agile methodology has transitioned from a specialised approach to a recognised framework for managing projects across diverse sectors
Mustafa Gulzar
Apr 21, 2024


How to stop your projects from failing
There are five core practices that will help prevent your project from failing and set your project up for success from the start
Chloe Schuitevoerder
Apr 7, 2024


Navigating uncertainty: Crisis management in projects
Successfully navigating crises requires a blend of foresight, agility, and above all, an adept crisis management strategy
Tayyab Jamil
Mar 25, 2024


How project managers can maintain project control in PMO
Maintaining control is crucial for ensuring project success and delivering value
Megan Brodie
Feb 26, 2024


Raising capability using agile methods
Can you increase your organisation's capability using agile methods?
Tayyab Jamil
Dec 10, 2021
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