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Your First 2 Weeks in a New Project: What to Do? | Video

You have a new project. And a window of opportunity to start it right. What are your priorities in the first 2 weeks of a new project?

Mentoring is a way to pay forward all the help you have had through your career. But, mentoring is also a great way to learn yourself.

In an earlier video, I describe what a Gantt Chart is. But I keep getting asked how to create one. So, here’s how to make a Gantt Chart.

Many projects procure services or long-term supply contracts. Getting best value often means a competitive tender process. Here are the steps.

Risk Management is a big topic. But at its core is your risk mitigation plan… How will you deal with a particular risk?

The Work Breakdown Structure (or WBS) is one of the few truly fundamental tools of Project Management. But how do you create one?

The RACI Chart is one of the most important Project Tools. Also called RACI Matrix, Responsibility Matrix, or LRC. Let’s see how to build one!

A contingency plan is a valuable part of risk management. It won’t stop a risk happening, but it gives you steps to follow if it does.

When a project stakeholder wants something different, what do you do? You can’t just say ‘yes’… or ‘no’. You need Project Change Control.

Why should anyone sponsor and fund a project? It is your Business Case – or Project Proposal – that sets out the answer.