I have created a video showing how to build a RACI in Microsoft Excel. This is a really useful tool for identifying who in your project: Is accountable. Is responsible. Should be […]
Create a Project RACI with Excel
Returning to the London Office – Post Lockdown
I returned to the office this week, for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic struck in 2020. This was also the first time I had worked in this office at all […]
Creating a Skills Matrix in Excel
I have created a set of videos to explain how to create a skills matrix in Excel for assessing your teams skills. The videos can be found below along with the basic […]
What is ITIL? The P3O Definition.
ITIL is “a set of best-practice publications for IT service management. Owned by the Cabinet Office (part of HM Government), ITIL gives guidance on the provision of quality IT services and the […]
What is Project Management? Three Definitions from PMI, APM and PRINCE2
Here you can find three definitions of project management – from APM, PMI and PRINCE2. The PMI Definition of project management is: The application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project […]
The Lesson Learned Habit – Part 2
The Lessons Learned Habit – Part 2. You know you’re supposed to capture lessons learned throughout your projects, but what’s the point if you and your peers never revisit them and learn […]
The Lesson Learned Habit – Part 1
The Lessons Learned Habit – Part 1. Everyone knows they’re meant to capture lessons throughout the project. As as you’re busy with higher priority activities, you never really get a chance. Then […]
What is a Project? 3 Definitions from PMI, APM and PRINCE2
Find below the PMI, APM and PRINCE2 definitions of a project. They’re practically the same, but we’re being thorough. I’ve met too many project managers that can’t define what a project is […]
Inspired by Creators onto YouTube
It wasn’t the lockdown that started my journey to creating a YouTube channel, but there was a doctor involved very early on. Pre-lockdown I was already trying to boost my productivity. I’d […]
Influential PMO has Launched on YouTube!
Hi all. Exciting news, that I wanted to share. The Influential PMO site now has a YouTube channel. The site can be found here! I’m trying to publish content on at least […]