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Simon Buehring is a project manager, consultant and trainer. He works for KnowledgeTrain which offers training in project management and PRINCE2 trainingin the UK and overseas. Simon has extensive experience within the IT industry in the UK and Asia. He can be contacted via the KnowledgeTrain PRINCE2 project management training website.
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![]() Why Projects Fail? Part 4This article deals with the fourth of the OGC’s eight causes of project failure: poor approach to project and risk management. ![]() Why Projects Fail? Part 3This article deals with the third of the OGC’s eight causes of project failure: insufficient or ineffective engagement with project stakeholders. ![]() Why Projects Fail? Part 2This post deals with the second of the OGC’s eight causes of project failure: the lack of effective or clear senior management, ownership or leadership at higher levels within the organisation. ![]() Why Projects Fail? Part 1In April 2009 the National Audit Office published a report that declared the failure of the original C-NOMIS and described how the project had demonstrated seven out of the eight primary causes of project failure. C-NOMIS has now been re-scoped and is earmarked for delivery in 2011. However, important questions remain regarding the way in which the project was managed, the length of time for which mis-management of the project was tolerated, and the value-for-money that can be expected from vast ![]() Seven Principles of ISEB Software TestingISEB Software Testing Foundation training courses introduce students to the fundamentals of software testing, including the reasons for carrying out tests, basic test processes and the general principles that underpin testing good practice. Knowing these principles, and understanding how they affect the software tester, is crucial to passing the ISEB Software Testing Foundation exam. ![]() ISEB Software Testing Systems Analysis DiplomaThe ISEB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing is the international standard training-course and qualification for software testers, developers and solution architects. It is also a key specialist module for the ISEB Systems Development Diploma, which is an important addition to the CV of any IT professional. ![]() The Principles of Risk ManagementEvery project manager and business leader needs to be aware of the practices and principles of effective risk management. Understanding how to identify and treat risks to an organisation, a programme or a project can save unnecessary difficulties later on, and will prepare managers and team members for any unavoidable incidences or issues. ![]() Critical Path Software TrainingCreating a realistic schedule is a key responsibility of any project manager. This schedule must be updated regularly throughout the duration of the project to ensure that the project manager is aware of any issues or delays that might affect the product delivery date. Too many delays can lead to additional expense, customer dissatisfaction and project failure. ![]() Microsoft Project 2010: do you need to upgrade?The release of MS Project 2010 will not necessarily entail throwing out MS Project 2007 and retraining every staff member from scratch. However, it is in the interest of every project manager to remain informed about the new capabilities of MS Project 2010, and to update their knowledge through training-courses and tutorials. In the changing world of modern business, keeping up with technological advances is essential to survival and success. ![]() Time management skills: the keys to successThe blessed few seem to glide through their working day, ticking off their daily tasks and contentedly dealing with all the interruptions that come their way. These were the kids who always handed in their science homework a day ahead of schedule, and never forgot their calculator for maths.
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