Delivery and programmes
Writing on keeping complex programmes moving: governance, PMO, priorities, suppliers and the decisions that unblock delivery.
- Project Crises Do Not Test the Plan First — They Test the LeaderA project crisis tests more than the delivery plan. It reveals whether the project manager can regulate pressure, protect honest communication and help the organisation make responsible decisions when certainty is unavailable.
- What is the ideal decision and governance structure needed for Agile methodology frameworks that delivers results?Agile often fails not because of the framework, but because decision-making is unclear. This article explores a practical governance model that balances team autonomy with clear ownership, helping organisations deliver real results without unnecessary control.
- Your PMO Isn't Failing — It's Probably Measuring the Wrong ThingsMany PMOs are not underperforming. They are being judged by compliance metrics that prove activity, not strategic value. This article explores why assurance alone is not enough and which measures matter more.
- Why Defining Tests at the Requirements Stage is Non-NegotiableDefining test criteria at the requirements stage transforms vague assumptions into verifiable quality contracts. Early test planning prevents costly rework, missed edge cases, and delivery risks by ensuring requirements are clear and testable from the start.
- Portfolio, Programme and Project Understanding the DifferencesA clear and practical guide to understanding the differences between portfolios, programmes and projects, and how governance must adapt at each level to ensure strategic alignment and successful delivery.
- AI as the Ultimate Junior Developer — and Why That Changes Sprint Planning ForeverAI coding assistants are often described as productivity tools, but that framing understates their impact. In practice, they behave much more like a new kind of team member. One that works continuously, scales instantly,...
- Agile Is Not Dead — But Your Agile Ceremonies Probably AreAgile has survived countless predictions of its demise. Each time, the criticism has sounded familiar: too rigid, too ceremonial, too detached from real outcomes. Yet Agile itself was never the problem. The issue has alw...
- The New PM Skill Stack: What Matters in 2025 (And What Doesn’t)Project management has always evolved in response to the tools and constraints of its time. What feels different now is the speed and direction of that change. Skills that were considered essential only a few years ago a...
- The Project Manager Is Dead. Long Live the AI-Augmented Delivery LeadThe phrase “AI will replace project managers” has been repeated so often that it has started to feel inevitable. Slide decks quietly assume it. Vendors hint at it. Teams joke about it in stand ups, half nervously. But th...
- 10 Common Project Management Mistakes and How to Avoid ThemIn the fast paced world of technology, Project Management can sometimes feel like herding cats while juggling flaming torches.
- The Future of Project Management: How AI and Automation are Revolutionising Project DeliveryPicture this: You're a project manager juggling multiple tasks, deadlines, and team members. Your to do list seems endless, and you're drowning in a sea of spreadsheets and status reports. Sound familiar? Well, fear not!...
- Effective Communication in Project Management: Strategies for SuccessIn this fast paced world, project management can sometimes feel like herding cats – if those cats were armed with smartphones and had conflicting schedules. But fear not, The key to corralling your feline team members (a...
- The Importance of Emotional Intelligence in Project Managers: Why It MattersPicture this: You're a project manager, juggling deadlines, budgets, and a team of diverse personalities. You've got all the technical skills down, but something still feels off. Your team seems disengaged, conflicts ari...
- The Role of Project Managers in Driving InnovationThe Role of Project Managers in Driving Innovation
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