Practical Insight

Thursday, June 23, 2011 - 15:23
Shared services centres offer greater transparency, efficiency and control and the secret is their simplicity. At least, that’s the theory. When it comes to the practice, implementing shared services centres can be anything but simple.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011 - 10:53
The array and frequency of communications within a business has increased significantly over the last ten years. Email, video conferencing and social media have revolutionised the way we interact at work, but the volume of 'noise' also makes it hard...
Wednesday, April 20, 2011 - 14:47
Who are the most influential people in your organisation? Answering this question can result in faster, more cost effective and sustainable project deliveries. So how do you find your organisation's 'Secret Agents of Change'?
Tuesday, March 22, 2011 - 16:09
If your Project and Programme Management Office is seen as a bureaucratic burden, you may be missing a trick. When set up with the right structure and staff, a PMO acts as a hub for Continuous Improvement across your entire organisation.
Thursday, February 17, 2011 - 09:12
The management of assets plays a vital role in business performance and profitability. It’s no longer enough to know what your assets are, the key to maximising the ROI on your investments is knowing where they are and what they can do for you.
Thursday, February 10, 2011 - 14:58
Benefits Realisation Management (BRM) provides accurate, quantitative metrics that show exactly what benefit your projects and programmes bring to the organisation.
Wednesday, December 22, 2010 - 17:45
A timely health check on your projects can prevent failure, minimise costs and maximise the rewards from successful delivery.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010 - 09:23
Lean Thinking has been helping businesses drive out waste and get closer to their customers for nearly 20 years.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010 - 10:32
Portfolio Management (PfM) is a technique that can transform the way change management activity is directed and delivered. With proven cost savings of up to 30%, PfM aligns your resources to your objectives, and allows Board Management to make more...
Wednesday, September 15, 2010 - 16:07
Our paper on Intelligent Cost Reduction will guide you through the essentials of how to apply efficiency savings without harming essential capabilities within your organisation.