Conducting an After-Action Review
Dear Reader, The end of a project is just the beginning of learning. Conducting an after-action review allows you to reflect on your project, identify what went well, what didn’t,…
Reporting and Sharing Project Success
Dear Reader, Congratulations! Once your project is complete, it’s time to share your success. Reporting on your project’s outcomes not only demonstrates your team’s achievements but also provides valuable insights…
Measuring Project Success
Dear Reader, How do you know if your project was a success? The answer lies in effective project measurement. By setting clear, measurable objectives at the start of your project,…
Creating a Project Management Plan
Dear Reader, A project without a plan is like a ship without a rudder. That’s why creating a project management plan is a critical step in any project. A project…
Identifying Decision Makers and Stakeholders
Dear Reader, In any project, identifying the decision makers and stakeholders is crucial. These are the people who have a vested interest in the project’s outcome and can significantly influence…
The Framework of Project Management
Dear Reader, Now that we’ve defined project management, let’s dive deeper into its framework. A typical project management framework consists of five stages: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and control, and…
Understanding Project Management
Dear Reader, At its core, project management is the practice of initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing a project. It’s a discipline that applies knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to…
Introduction to Project Management
Why Project Management is a Game-Changer for Your Work Dear Reader, Welcome to the first email in our series on project management! As a communicator or marketeer—or someone tasked with…
Evaluate and Evolve (Your Issues Management Process) for Future Success
Dear Reader, Effective issues management doesn’t stop once the immediate crisis has passed. To truly learn from the experience, you must monitor the issue’s resolution and evaluate how your response…
Crafting a Response: How to Handle an Issue with Precision
Dear Reader, Once an issue has been identified and prioritised, it’s time to craft an effective response strategy. The way you communicate during a crisis or issue can make or…
Assessing Impact: How to Prioritise Issues in Real-Time
Dear Reader, Once you’ve identified an issue, the next step is to assess its potential impact and determine how to prioritise your response. Not all issues are created equal, so…
How to Spot an Issue Before It Becomes a Crisis
Dear Reader, One of the most important steps in issues management is identifying potential issues before they snowball into crises. The earlier you spot an issue, the more control you…
Understand the Basics: What is Issues Management?
Dear Reader, Welcome to the first email in our series on issues management! Issues management is critical to maintaining your organisation’s reputation and protecting its brand. But what exactly is…