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!

How does a Scrum Master differ from a Project Manager? It’s a common question, and the answer is… ‘substantially’. Let’s look at why they may seem similar and how, in fact, the roles are very different.

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...

In this video, I answer the question, ‘What is the Analytical Hierarchy Process?’ and look at how we carry it out, with a worked example.

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 an Agile Release Train (ART)?

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?

In this video, I tell you what you need to put into your set of tender documents, when you want to procure products or services by competitive tender. Tender Management is the process of identifying, briefing, evaluating, selecting, and...

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

In this video, I answer the question, what is a Role-Activity Diagram (RAD)? It's a process mapping tool; so let's see how it works. These are also known as Swimlane Process Diagrams. Swimlane Process Diagrams are the same as Role...

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 have sifted my Project Management library for my top 10 book recommendations. Let me know yours, in the comments.

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...