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Politics and Project Management, a Lesson in Leadership

Post author By Godinterest
Post date September 15, 2016
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Most people hate office politics, but if we want to move up the chain in an organization, we have to learn how to deal with people who have bad intentions.

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Zero Inbox: The Power of a Fresh Start

Post author By Godinterest
Post date August 17, 2016
31 Comments on Zero Inbox: The Power of a Fresh Start

5 Indicators You've Hired the Right Project Manager

I keep hoping that somehow the right technique, the right method or the right programme will move my inbox to zero, my desk trays to empty, and my latest to-do-list to all checked off. All in vain.

Then I turn to Christianity and, to my unutterable and indescribable delight, I encounter the rare and refreshing works: “It is finished!” Are there any happier words in the universe?

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The Brexit Vote Is Set to Cause a Second Revolution in the City of London, But What Would Jesus Do?

Post author By George Brzozowski
Post date July 16, 2016
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London Mayor Boris Johnson has said £1.3tn of investment is needed over the next 35 years in order for London to retain its world class status

In the corporate world, there is a growing recognition that strong relationships with customers can form the bedrock of future innovation.

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7 Secret Things You Didn’t Know About Successful Procurement Teams

Post author By George Brzozowski
Post date June 26, 2016

Some senior members of staff see procurement expenses as a necessary evil and overlook any efficiency improvement methods for this sector.

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Concrete Proves Its Versatility Is Endless

Post author By Godinterest
Post date May 18, 2016
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It’s a big contributor to global warming with every tonne of Ordinary Portland Cement releasing 1 tonne of CO2 into the atmosphere.

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If You Want to Make Enemies, Try to Change Something: 17 Inspiring Change Quotes to Live By

Post author By Godinterest
Post date May 14, 2016
9 Comments on If You Want to Make Enemies, Try to Change Something: 17 Inspiring Change Quotes to Live By

"God supplies everything you need for successful change, and when you make changes with his help, it says changed." - Unknown

Someone once said that if you want to make enemies, try to change something. It’s common for change management practitioners to view resistance to change as an irrational barrier to progress. Another school of thought is that resistance to change is a social process that can strengthen changes and help to eliminate undesirable change.

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How Technology Has Changed Procurement in the Last 10 Years

Post author By George Brzozowski
Post date May 13, 2016
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Over the past decade business procurement has experienced rapid technological upheaval that, in the main, has made life easier for everyone involved.

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How to Cope with a Mis-Sold Job

Post author By GodInterest
Post date March 24, 2016

Fewer than half of UK employees are happy with the way their careers are progressing, and many blame their boss for their lack of progress, according to new British research.

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7 Tips You Need to Be a Super Project Manager

Post author By George Brzozowski
Post date March 10, 2016
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There’s a world of difference between projects that are taken on and carried out willy-nilly, and those that are planned with precision and finesse

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Fighting Gender Discrimination in The High-Tech World

Post author By Barbara Goldmebmer
Post date March 3, 2016
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The Equality Act 2010 makes it unlawful for an employer to discriminate against employees because of their gender. However, new research suggests that tech-savvy women might face gender discrimination in jobs at high-tech firms, partly due to mismanaged projects. It shows gender discrimination is still as prevalent in the UK as it was 20 years ago, and comes as International Women’s Day will be celebrated this week on March 8, for the 103rd year.

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35 Powerful Quotes That Will Inspire You to Be Successful

Post author By George Brzozowski
Post date February 27, 2016
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Great quotes can be inspirational and motivational. They are essentially powerful nuggets of wisdom condensed into 1-2 lines.

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66% of IT Projects Fail

Is Britain a nation of slient Christians?

It’s a tough figure to swallow: 66% of enterprise software projects end in failure. Research highlights that only one in eight information technology projects can be considered truly successful (failure being described as those projects that do not meet the original time, cost and (quality) requirements criteria).

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Yes, You Are Called to Be a Leader for Christ

Post author By GodInterest
Post date December 9, 2015
6 Comments on Yes, You Are Called to Be a Leader for Christ

Yes, You Are Called to Be a Leader for Christ

You don’t have to lead worship or even stand in a spotlight. You don’t have to go to seminary or train to know all the right answers. All you have to do is follow Jesus.

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Taking the Right Path to Good Agile Implementations

Post author By George Brzozowski
Post date November 15, 2015

A Wise Man Said Only Fools Rush In

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Top 10 Project Management Myths Debunked

Post author By George Brzozowski
Post date November 3, 2015
1 Comment on Top 10 Project Management Myths Debunked

Project management is challenging enough without the myths. The profession has come a long way since the 1990s and some of these myths are fading. However, we still see remnants of them in one form or another. Great projects cut through false assumptions and confusion, allowing their teams to make smart decisions based on reality.

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10 Motivational Quotes to Get You Through Your Procurement Woes

Post author By George Brzozowski
Post date October 28, 2015

10 Motivational Quotes to Get You Through Your Procurement Woes

A well crafted quote, very much like good storytelling and can elucidate fuzzy concepts. For example, creativity” and “innovation” are not the first two words that come to mind when talking about procurement. However, According to Deloitte’s paper Charting the Course, this is where procurement’s destiny lies.