Learn best practices and methodologies for successful project execution, including planning, monitoring, and delivering projects on time and within budget.
In the 1950s and 1960s, the Space Race not only pushed the boundaries of human exploration, but also revolutionised the way we manage complex projects. The intense competition between the United States and the Soviet Union to achieve spaceflight supremacy led to the development of innovative management techniques. These methodologies were designed to handle the […]
Any project at work can bring about exciting challenges and changes. Read on to learn more about how to identify them, and what the phases of projects look like to help you to run them efficiently and accurately. Rest assured all the content covered here has been tried and tested on our very own project […]
This is the last in the series Five Vital Skills for Project Managers – Adaptability. We have previously talked about Communication, Leadership, Organisational Skills and Critical Thinking. Today we will look into the benefits of being Adaptable. Changing your approach Adaptability as a skill refers to the ability of a person to change their actions, […]
Welcome to the fourth in our series Five Vital Skills for Project Managers – Critical Thinking. We have already looked at Communication, Leadership and Organisational Skills. What is Critical Thinking? Critical thinking sounds negative, as if you are constantly criticising everything. This is not the case. Critical thinking is the ability to reason and to […]
This is the third in our series: Five Vital Skills for Project Managers – Organisation. We have previously talked about Communication and Leadership. Today we will explore the need for strong Organisational Skills. Most of us do not have the luxury of being able to dedicate all our time to manage a project. Organisational skills […]
In our last blog we talked about Communication. Today we are going to look at the next topic in our series Five Vital Skills for Project Managers – Leadership. The difference between Managing and Leading Simply put, Management is about tasks while Leadership is about people. Project Managers need to be able to wear both […]
Projects come in all shapes and sizes. You might be managing a long term implementation or organising an event alongside your everyday work. Either way, communication is vital for the project’s success. In this blog, we will look at the first of five vital skills for project managers – communication. A third of projects fail […]
With so much expected in the workplace these days, forward-thinking project managers must focus on honing their ability and mindset to prioritise, manage time effectively and multi-task. Yet sometimes even this isn’t enough. In this blog, we share tips to stay ahead of the game and develop the right mindset to be the best project […]
Project management is a lifelong career with many different progression routes. It doesn’t come without its difficulties, but often that is what drives the success of the career. It’s a relatively easy role to walk into, once the right training and qualifications have been achieved. If you feel like you’re hard-working, excellent at problem-solving, and […]
Do you want to learn more about project management and the steps involved to be a great project manager? Continue reading to find out the definition of the process and why project management is essential in 21st-century workplaces. What Is Project Management? Taken literally, a project manager oversees various tasks, big and small, to deliver […]
Are you looking to expand into project management? Do you want to be a leader that people follow and who gets results? Here at STL Training, we provide you with the best project management tools to ensure you hit the ground running. In this post, we’ll expand on everything you need to be successful, from […]
Project management is the process of delivering projects to a high standard on time and budget. But, it’s not as if every project goes to plan. Some go off-piste while others hit their mark and goals effortlessly. What’s the difference? Usually, the answer centres on the person in charge. An excellent project manager can work […]