Not all projects are created equal. Some sail through and pass off without a hitch (or so the people responsible for them will tell you!) However, take these stories with a pinch of salt, because the truth is that these are often few and...

Bristol Law Society Annual Awards Dinner is fast approaching and this year an exciting new category has been entered into the mix. The Legal Innovators Award has been introduced to commemorate the outstanding ideas and tools emerging from the City’s best firms. Winners of...

One of the main reasons for project failure is that change management has not been adequately addressed. In fact, a staggering 70% of major change projects fail to deliver forecasted benefits (McKinsey). Here are our top tips for getting your business ready for change:...

We have all heard the buzz words – AI, machine learning, data analytics…but how do law firms manage, analyse and use data to deliver tangible results? On Wednesday 25th September IT project and change delivery experts, Nine Feet Tall and data science gurus, Mango...

We are all well aware of the benefits of working in an effective collaborative environment, hitting the delivery sweet spot and meeting and exceeding customer needs. With many organisations adopting Agile working practices across their business functions, maximising collaboration amongst teams will ensure these...

There was once a time where retail loyalty programmes were the way forward. Creating a wealth of customer data never before captured systematically and all in return for points, loyalty and discounts. This was a perfect marriage of a loyal retail customer and retailer...

It’s an all too familiar scenario, busily running an organisation while managing the day to day operations. All tasks seem a priority and your customers and sponsors have growing expectations. Alongside this, you are a sponsor for several critical projects. The juggling act just...

Beginning a new project can be an intimidating task. It could be that the brief isn’t clear, or the sheer scale and size of the project could be overwhelming. It is your role as a Project Manager to minimise uncertainty and obtain all the information required for the business to make an informed choice about...

A well-managed project will rely on key documentation that supports its day-to-day running, as well as providing stakeholders with visibility of the project’s status at all times. The amount of documentation required on a project differs depending upon the scale and complexity, but there...

How often do you talk to someone who clearly lacks any passion for what they do?  It is just a job, to pay the bills. This happened to me yesterday. I left noticing my energy levels were on the floor.  On the way home...