With agile methods all the rage, the role of the project leader is changing but remains as vital as ever ‘Agility’ is well and truly in...

All the world's a stage, And all the men and women merely players … And one man in his time plays many parts – William Shakespeare Do you...

As a professional project manager, I pride myself on being well organised. I set and reach my goals in all aspects of my life, all while...

The link between perseverance and motivation Marakoudja has four core values that permeate everything we do: pragmatism, passion,...

Or how agile thinking can help divide things down into bite-sized chunks and limit risks If you look up the term ‘digitalisation’ on...

As we embark on our personal or work projects, how about we first test our resilience? Resilience (figurative): moral strength; the...

I often refer to Stephen Covey in my classes as well as with friends. I even gave my children a copy of his first successful book “The...

When the pressure rises, our instincts tell us to ‘Work harder!’ But what if we’ve got it all wrong? These tips can help you take a more...

How can you avoid deluging your co-workers with messages and use the right communication tool wisely? Mara has a few tips for you....

Once a project manager, always a project manager​ This post comes following a conversation with my sister where she listed everything she...

If you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always get what you’ve always got. – Ford Project manager; what a great job! Each...

Your higher-ups are constantly asking your team for progress reports and it’s just slowing everybody down. What can you do ? See what...

You are a leader. You are expected to make decisions and yet you are paralysed by the weight of that responsibility. Don’t worry, all is...

Managing a project is like preparing a meal. Just about anyone can get food on the table. But pulling off a five-course meal for a large...