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Marathon to Milestones: Five Project Management Lessons from Running a Marathon

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I ran the London Marathon last month, and it was more than just a test of endurance, it was a masterclass in project management. Months of preparation, planning, risk management, and disciplined execution went into crossing that finish line. As I reflected, I realised that the journey wasn’t just about running, it was about planning, […]

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Turning Insights into Action: Structured Feedback and Controlled Action for Project Success

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Uncontrolled Actions Can Derail Your Project Picture this: You receive the latest data and insights on your high-profile project, and the message is clear—delivery is lagging, and costs are spiralling. But you’re not panicking. You know exactly what the problem is, and more importantly, you know how to fix it. Yet, despite your intervention, the project

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Driving Project Success Through Effective Leadership

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Leadership Impacts Project Outcomes The role of leadership is sometimes overlooked in the world of project management, success. However, strong leadership in project management can shape outcomes, inspire teams, and navigate complexities that threaten project success. Leadership: The Cornerstone of Project Success Research and real-world examples repeatedly demonstrate that leadership is a decisive factor in

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Rushing to Start: The High Cost of Poor Project Preparation

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The Pressure to Prioritise Speed Over Adequate Preparation When embarking on major projects, organisations often feel intense pressure from deadlines and stakeholder expectations to rush into action without adequate preparation to demonstrate progress and efficiency. However, this urgency frequently leads to severe cost overruns, inefficiencies, and, ultimately, project failure. High-profile examples, such as the HS2

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The Growing Importance of Sustainability/Environmental Consideration as a Project Management Objective

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The Growing Importance of Sustainability/Environmental Consideration as a Project Management Objective Traditionally, time, cost and quality are the fundamental criteria used in measuring project success, known as the ‘iron triangle’. But should project success be restricted to just these criteria? There are many schools of thought that say they shouldn’t. Prof. Jeffery Pinto argued as

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