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Parallel Training Project Management Blog
From beginner’s guides to breakdowns of advanced topics, our blog covers key project management topics. These can supplement your learning on one of our project management training courses, or provide a starting point for your own project management learning.
Organisational Roles & Responsibilities in Project Management
Want to know who is responsible for what in a project team and what they do? Read on as we […]
Validating Project Assumptions for Successful Outcomes
Project assumptions are a very real part of any project management cycle. It is fair to say that project managers […]
Earned Value Equations: What Are They?
Earned Value Equations are part of the Earned Value Management (EVM) process. EVM is considered a good practice approach used […]
LinkedIn Live; The new APM Project Management Qualification PMQ
Do you have questions about the new APM PMQ join us on LinkedIn live Friday 9th August at 13:00pm. Undertaking […]
LinkedIn Live; The new pathway to ChPP for professionals with APM PMQ and PMI PMP
Do you want to know more about the recently launched new pathway to ChPP? Join us on LinkedIn live on […]
Budgeting and cost management
If you think project success is all about flashy deliverables and hitting deadlines, then think again. Budgeting and cost management […]
Project Scheduling: A Basic Introduction
Project scheduling, which is an essential topic under the APM PMQ syllabus, is an important part of the project management […]
Differentiate Between Success Criteria and KPIs In Projects
Success Criteria is what defines the success of the project and is agreed with the stakeholders during the concept stage […]
Differences Between Client And Contractor Project Management
I have spent a few days developing a course outline for a design contractor who delivers complex engineering projects. This […]
The Art of Delivering Bad News (and Good News) Effectively
One of the most critical parts of the role that a project manager must perform is giving feedback to team […]
The challenges of leading project teams in the current world, and top tips to navigate the future of project delivery – insights from APM conference
Two weeks ago, I had the privilege of attending the APM CONFERENCE in Coventry, and one of the key takeaways […]
Quantifying the ROI of Risk Management: Proving the Value to Stakeholders
When it comes to assessing the profitability and effectiveness of any strategic initiative, calculating return on investment (ROI) is essential. […]