People are sending me Gantt charts
It’s really great when people listen to a course, understand it, think it’s good, and then they go away and actually DO it so I love it when I get […]
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Are most projects properly planned?
These are my estimates. I bet the real situation isn’t any better – probably much worse!
When does it count as a project?
At what point do we need a named project manager, and a Gantt Chart? If any of the three following conditions are met or exceeded 1 – Project takes longer
Some unusual uses for a Gantt chart
We all know that they are good for: – communicating a plan to everyone, – getting people to commit to doing their part before you start, – predicting (and
Training by Skype – 20 learners and me!
We did a 90 minute Project Management session with post-its and Gantt charts, for 20 people in New York …with me in Poole: it was fun! View from my
Project Management as a career – good idea or not?
On the plus side: Its enjoyable – never a dull moment. Projects are new and creative, processes are boring! It’s a transferrable skill – once you understand Gantt charts you
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How to start on a Project Management career
Whether you’re just out of college or you’re experienced in another area, for example engineering or buying, how can you move across into project management? – (assuming you WANT to!
Project Management course made an instant difference
Chris I just wanted to drop you a line to say what a great course it was on Monday. It was both practical and relevant which has allowed me to
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“Best ever”
Just want to say THANK YOU! Hi, Chris! I’ve just passed thorough your amazing learning course “Project Management Simplified” on Lynda.com. Thank you for this course. It was the best
Project Proposals – where it all starts going wrong
The proposal – a selling document and a contract – is the start of the project and if you promise too much you’re doomed. And inevitably there will be things
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ermahgerd – Gerntt Chert!
I’ve always found Ermagherd amusing (especially Shert Pert and Erce Berg) and so I was delighted to find this: Looks a bit like me too… Chrers Crerft
This is NOT a Project Management course!
One of my (many) pet hates is courses that pretend to teach Project Management when in fact they are teaching people skills. Certainly project managers need people skills – and
Gantt charts: A solid feeling of certainty
I just want to say your ‘Project Management Simplified’ course is a LIFESAVER. I’m creating my own business, and there’s so much to do, my head spun. After learning about
Four years in a day
Hi Chris Thank you for Monday’s Project Management day. I really enjoyed it. I have to say I learnt more in that one day with you then I did
