As the holiday season approaches, many organisations find themselves wrapping up year-end initiatives and planning for the future. However, implementing change can be as challenging as navigating a sleigh through a blizzard. Change is inevitable, but success is not guaranteed. Let’s avoid the frosty...

What does it take to excel in the future of charity leadership? In today’s evolving landscape, the term “leaders” has replaced “bosses,” reflecting a shift from directive to inspirational approaches. Charities are driven by purpose, and effective leaders must inspire their teams to embrace...

Project Governance can at times seem like a difficult concept to define. The lack of a widely agreed definition contributes to the sense of vagueness and confusion plaguing project governance. In this blog, we will look at the industry-standard definitions of project governance and...

UK Finance recently reported “The first quarter of 2024 has shown a healthy uptick in public M&A activity in the UK, signaling a growing appetite particularly for strategic corporate transactions.” But once companies are snapped up the news stories seem to end. For us...

In increasingly dynamic and competitive business environments the priority on efficient working processes as well as investment returns have dramatically increased. This is a trend seen across all business functions and in a variety of sectors as organisations look to become more agile, cut...

As it’s Halloween , it’s time to revisit some light-hearted project management tips inspired by the Ghostbusters franchise to help you eliminate any project ghouls and ghosts lurking in your workspace. Whether you’re a seasoned project professional who fondly remembers the original film or...

Selecting new technology for your business through a structured technology procurement process can be a daunting task, particularly when that technology serves business-critical functions and becomes the single source of truth for your data. Key Considerations in the Technology Procurement Process If you have...

  The art of storytelling is a powerful tool  when crafting a business case for technology investment. By weaving a compelling narrative, you can transform dry facts and figures into an engaging proposal that resonates with decision-makers and stakeholders. Here’s how to master this...

This year’s theme for the APM Women in Project Management Conference was ‘Leadership Unlocked’. Our Nine Feet Tall Consultants who attended have jotted down their 9 key takeaways from the packed day of talks and workshops:   1. Purpose, Passion, Pace  Natalie Campbell (MBE)...

Data analytics describes the process of turning facts and statistics into information, which can be used to support decision making and action-taking. Data is an invaluable asset to charities, yet its importance is widely overlooked or unharnessed.  Many charities face increased operating costs, legal...