What are the benefits of an effective Resource Management tool?
As we know, Resource Management is an essential part of any successful project. But why is this tool so important and what are the benefits? Firstly, what is Resource Management? It entails identifying, allocating, and handling the resources required complete a project, which includes human assets, equipment, and materials. By effectively managing resources, project managers […]
The importance of Project Governance to a business
Why is Project Governance so important to a business? What is Project Governance? The term governance was derived from the Latin word “gubernare” which means to steer highlighting the dynamic mechanism in front of an everchanging environment. However, Project Governance is defined differently across industries and enterprises. The Association of Project Management (APM) states that […]
Resource Management/ Planning pain points
Is Resource Management/ Planning one of your company’s pain points? Below we have identified four common problems and how to solve them. Firstly, what is Resource Management / Planning? It is the step in writing a business plan where you identify all the resources in a proposed project. It sounds simple enough. But coming up […]
What is an effective Project Governance system?
Why is Project Governance so important to a business? What is Project Governance? The term governance was derived from the Latin word “gubernare” which means to steer highlighting the dynamic mechanism in front of an everchanging environment. However, Project Governance is defined differently across industries and enterprises. The Association of Project Management (APM) states that […]
The benefits of creating a strategic plan
How important is it to create a strategic plan for your business? Strategic management is the process of managing a business to achieve a defined set of goals. In contrast to operational management, which focuses on the day-to-day operations of a business, strategic management focuses on long-term goals and planning for the future success of […]
Headaches of Project Management, Solved?
When it comes to Project Management there can be several pain points that an organisation and their project manager are confronted with. Below we have identified four common problems and how to solve them. 1. Planning and Organising? Being organised is often the most time-consuming part of a manager’s work life. Planning, delegating and keeping track of delegated […]
Does your company struggle with Reporting and KPIs?
Below we have identified four common problems and how to solve them. Firstly, what are Key Performance Indicators in business management? Key Performance Indicators or KPIs as they are more commonly known are a way of measuring how well the business is meeting its objectives. In other words, KPIs provide organisations with the means of […]
Stepping into the Corporate World
Counterpart, a start-up software company which is going through an expansion was able to benefit from the Government Kickstart programme and offer Kian his very first role as a ‘’PMO Analyst’’. Let’s see what Kian had to say about his first few days into the corporate world. After finishing my course and getting the grades […]
Business Transformation in current times
By Greg Enenmoh – Head of Professional Services at Counterpart The word ‘Transformation’ is used often with good reason. From the birth of the universe and throughout our lifetimes everything around us has always been in constant flux.
What is the difference between a Product Manager and Project Manager?
Over the last 10 years of my career I’ve worked in product development, mostly as a Product Manager, but in some instances as a Project Manager as well. I’ve also had the unique experience of being a Product Manager building digital products for Project Managers.
