A question I get asked a lot is ‘When should I develop a business case for my project?’ That's the question I answer in this video. This video is not about what a business case is, nor about how to create one.

Variations, scope creep, and gold plating are three similar – and somewhat overlapping – terms. Let’s untangle them. Oh yes: and let's not forget White-gloving!

How much risk will your project take on? There are three similar measures we use. I want to explore the comparisons between: Risk Tolerance, Risk Appetite, and Risk Capacity.

We want to be effective and efficient. But, aren’t they really the same? No. There is a difference, and it won’t take long to explain!

In this video, I answer the question, what is Whole-life costing? And I’ll consider how it compares to Life Cycle Cost.

In this video I want to answer the question, what is the Rational Unified Process, RUP?

If you're managing projects of any significant size, procurement probably accounts for a big chunk of your budget. Poor procurement decisions are a major risk to your project. That’s why the Kraljic Matrix is an essential tool in your...

Shu Ha Ri - or ShuHaRi - is a term widely used in the Agile community. In this video, I answer the question, what is Shu Ha Ri?

In this video I answer the question, what is Rolling Wave Planning? And I also look at how to create a rolling wave plan: the rolling wave planning process.

Milestones are the most basic project planning and tracking tool. In this video, I’ll answer the questions: What are milestones, and what are milestone monitoring and milestone tracking?

In this video, I answer the question, what is Extreme Programming, XP?

In this video, I answer the question, what is a Project Charter? – or Project Mandate?

A mega project is not just a massively scaled-up version of a regular project. It’s a different beast entirely. So, in this video, I’ll answer the question What is a Mega Project?

Agile methods focus on small increments, iterative refinement, and adapting to circumstances. But what exactly do iterative, incremental, and adaptive mean?

Ever wonder how successful projects stay on track, within budget, and deliver exactly what's expected? The answer is effective Project Controls! In this video, I demystify what project controls are, why they're absolutely essential, and...

In this video, I answer the question, What are Heads of Terms, or Heads of Agreement?

The term Anti-pattern has come into Project Management from the software engineering world, via the Agile community. But, what does it mean? There are a lot of examples of anti-patterns in software engineering, and also, specifically, in...

Here’s a breakdown of common burndown chart anti-patterns. These are patterns can signal deeper issues in team performance, estimation, or process adherence. The list includes 7 anti-pattern signals, what causes each of them, and how to...

I wondered… If I were 30 again, what are the ten most valuable things I wish I’d known at 30, to make me a better project professional, faster? Explore how to enhance your career by mastering critical thinking and leadership skills. This...

Tired of the same old arguments? What is the true state of Agile Project Management? And what can we say about the future of Agile Project Management? Agile project management has shaped the profession for more than 20 years—but the...

As project professionals, we often need to build and maintain effective teamwork. So, in this video, let’s look at how to do team building.

It’s not my fault!' Okay. But there are reasons why projects fail. Let's look at my 10 ‘Points of Project Failure’ which will alert you to where you need to focus your attention.

In many articles, podcasts, interviews, and videos, I’ve given the same answer to the question ‘Should I get this or that Project Management certification?’ My answer is always ‘it depends’. You need to treat it like any other project...

Arriving at a robust project schedule is hard. But, in this video, I will break it down into a simple process with three phases and 10 steps.