What makes good programme and project management great?

Good project and programme management does not simply rely on implementing the formal methodologies - although they certainly make the process much more straight forward. What’s really needed is a range of skills and techniques that lead to clear and well developed aims, solid strategies, good communication and flexibility.

And, as projects become ever more complex it is imperative that managers further build on their skills to ensure their projects continue to deliver – on time, on budget and as specified.

But where do you go to discover best practice in programme and project management?

With countless methodologies (such as M_o_R®, MSP, PRINCE2™, SDTK® and OGC Maturity Models), a myriad of websites and numerous consultants and training courses available it’s hard to know where to start….

• Should you apply a formal methodology?
• What are the skills that are needed in the team?
• How do you gain buy-in from above?
• Where do you allocate limited resources most effectively?
• How much risk is acceptable?
• What should you do if communication and teamwork starts to breakdown?
• How do you finally realise the benefits?