Behind all innovative new products, there are always one or two inspiring people who have the essential, unswerving vision and passion to bring an idea to life. Colin Manson is the co-founder of Xergy Group and the brains behind our project software Proteus. It is no exaggeration to say he…
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Resource management is a critical aspect of project management that has the potential to make or break the success of a project. Project managers are responsible for effective planning, scheduling, and allocation of resources, for example, people, equipment, software, and expenses. They also need to maximise their utilisation throughout the…
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Proposals are not just about winning business. They also lay down the foundations for successful project outcomes for both the project team and the client. A project proposal should contain essential details regarding a project including its objectives, timeline, requirements, and the proposed solution for the project completion. Effective proposal…
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Project performance assessment is an intrinsic part of the project management process. Assessing project performance enables you to determine how well you are managing the project, and how likely you are to get the desired results as per the timeline and budget specifications. Project managers need to determine and keep…
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Project finances are important to accurately forecast to successfully control project management budgets. Project management forecasting is the basis of all project planning, quantitative or qualitative, and use sophisticated or simple statistical models or algorithms. Forecasts are crucial for determining large capital investment projects' economic viability and project finance ability…
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Gulf Intelligence 13th Global UAE Energy Forum Last week I attended the Gulf Intelligence 13th Global UAE Energy Forum. I was alongside Bill Spindle, Climate and Energy Journalist, and Richard Redoglia, CEO of Matrix Global Holdings. Our topic of discussion was ‘The West: How the arm wrestle between energy security…
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Does your company focus on change-makers? If you are uncertain why this is an important question, here is another one: What makes the difference between a project team that repeatedly overspends, misses deadlines, reduces overall profit, and just about scrapes by and a project team that can turn this scenario…
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A project is not always easy to manage, but successful outcomes are achievable with the right approach and attitude. When beginning a project, it is essential to have a clear goal and specific objectives in mind. This helps create a structured plan emphasizing the importance of allocating resources and workforce…
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ISO 27001 is the leading standard for data security and is essential for your business, particularly if you manage any of your work online (which most of us do). Xergy Group, the developer of the project management software Proteus, has ISO 27001 accreditation. This certification is a testament to the…
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