Project management requires a team of individuals with diverse skills and personalities to work effectively. A team that is well-balanced with a mix of people who complement each other’s strengths and weaknesses can significantly increase the chances of project success. “The selection of a good project management team is crucial to the success of a…
Read moreGetting it done! Project Managment style
“Within Project Management there are those who jump in and get the work done and those who plan everything.” While the statement identifies that there are two different approaches to project management – those who jump in and get the work done and those who plan everything – has some validity, it is important to…
Read moreSet On Location
I’ve been lucky this year. Luckier than most, maybe, in that despite all the covid compliance and restrictions I’ve been able to find work. I left my role with an events company in February as I felt we had hit a wall and despite my best efforts and plans, longterm it wasn’t likely to work…
Read moreThe Humble Handshake
I bumped into a pal at the weekend. I haven’t seen him in a few years though interact most days online. As we shook hands in greeting and chatted briefly before moving off on our divergent routes I spent the rest of my hike thinking about how symbolic that handshake would be. Like so many…
Read moreThe New Normal
Of working remotely? A little over a month ago I was coming to the end of my 3rd week in a new role in a new office.
Read moreSports in a post-pandemic world.
Here in Western Europe we are deep in a lockdown resultitng from the global coronavirus pandemic. All non-essential work is suspended, the workforce told to stay at home, all public gatherings cancelled, no groups allowed on the streets, all sporting events postponed or cancelled. Some of the biggest spectator events are sports & music. SPORTS…
Read moreTemporary COVID-19 Wage Subsidy Scheme
This article and associated graphic from the team at Adare Human Resource Management is a very handy reference for businesses trying to negotiate the reams of informations arising during this COVID-19 pandemic. There has been some confusion as to how the wage support scheme is operating, this and any future updates will help keep us…
Read morePlanning for Change or Changing the Plan
I was planning that I’d be kind to my body and made a promise that by 45 I would be “off the tools” in my work and be in a more strategic role using my organisational skills more.
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Read more100miles for The Mater Foundation
MilesthatMater I have taken on a fundraising challenge through the month of August 2019 and your help I can exceed the fundraising and distance goals. I endeavour to match the donations in excess of the €200 goal for 100 miles with pro rata distance. So, €400 sees me covering 200miles by running, biking, hiking or…
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