How to spot the signs of a failing project
Knowing when to pull the plug on a failing project is never easy, yet signs of impending disaster are often present at the outset when best practice can increase the chances of success
Project Management 2015
For years the project management profession has been beset by niggling problems. Not fully accepted as a separate profession, it has been starved of talented recruits with the right mix of skills. But, in a rapidly changing landscape, it is clear that project leaders focused on lean processes and agile business practices will succeed. This report examines key trends in project delivery and leadership, spotting the signs of a failing project, Britain’s most successful megaprojects and top tools for project managers
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7 global project management trends
As the value of project management is increasingly recognised in both the private and public sectors, what are the emerging global trends crucial to project delivery?
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Top tools for project managers
Project managers are inundated with software systems, apps and add-ons to make their lives easier
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Agility takes the lead in project management
Being nimble and quick in business is crucial as the pace of change accelerates relentlessly and agile project management takes the lead
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The Fashion Economy 2021
From diversity to sustainability, the fashion industry has long had an image problem, so how are brands responding? The Fashion Economy explores the importance of Black-owned brands, size inclusivity and the steps brands are taking to increase our clothes’ lifespans. Plus, what’s driving the rise of luxury M&A and how can brands balance profits with principles when selling in China?
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Future of Packaging 2021
The packaging industry is undergoing rapid transformation as issues around sustainability, technology and regulation come to the fore. From new extended producer responsibility laws to moves towards eco-labelling and how design is being impacted by AI.
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Mergers, Acquisitions & Exit Strategies 2021
2020 spelled boom time for M&A, but why was this and can we expect it to continue? Our Mergers, Acquisitions & Exit Strategies report explores the pros and cons of earnouts, the best ways of getting culture right and the growing importance of ESG
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Supporting SMEs 2021
During lockdown, small British businesses went out of their way to give back to their local communities, as our Supporting SMEs report discovers. Also featured are top tips from founders on startup pitfalls, lessons about digital transformation and an exploration of why recent Brexit deals have failed SMEs