You’ll be aware that the IT Project talent market is a challenging one. The traditional model of having a fully...
As I’m writing this, the Autumn Equinox has just passed, we’re moving into the last quarter of 2021, and my...
A change is as good as a rest, so the old saying goes. Recently, it has struck me, that change...
“Project Management … A Driver of global Growth”
The Times writes: “…project management is undergoing a rebrand to become a driver of global growth”. Amen! Reading this article with my morning coffee put a spring in my step. The Times goes on to say that “successful project management
Roller coaster delivery: Managing IT projects with theme park energy
It was recently confirmed that Britain is getting a new Universal theme park in Bedford. IT Project Management can be a bit like a theme park of rollercoaster rides – thrilling at first, but quickly full of twists, sudden drops,
I.T. Project Management efficiency – Time for a D.O.G.E. for your P.M.O.?
I haven’t launched my own car into orbit (with a dummy at the wheel listening to David Bowie), nor have I mooted space dragons with lasers as a combat strategy … oh … and I haven’t called my child “X
A breath of fresh air FOR IT projects: the power of a spring clean
I am writing this at the start of April and, at our house, the “Spring Clean” is well underway! This year, I have two new best friends: white wine vinegar and bicarbonate of soda! Oh my!!!! Where have these been
Straight talk on IT project management: cutting out the buzzword bingo!
At Stoneseed, we recently shared some IT Project Management “buzz word bingo cards” on our socials, the things that you might hear (or say) while managing and delivering projects! … “on a journey”, “strategic imperatives”, “thought leadership”, and plenty of
The IT project jugglers guide to achieving the evolutionarily impossible
Are you an IT Project Juggler? I mean, it says IT Project Manager on your business card, but … juggler would be more appropriate. Especially if you are managing multiple projects. I’m not sure if this is reassuring or not,
New IT project trains of thought? Valuable CIO insights from a very different kind of platform
A recent rail journey provided me (and nine CIOs) with a simple reminder of the value of touching base with the “business end” of our IT Projects – where the talent delivers and the magic happens! I’d ended up sat
IT Project Success, On Demand: How Stoneseed’s PMaaS Delivers Real Results
IT projects don’t always follow a predictable path. One quarter, you might need a full project team for a major system upgrade; the next, you could be scrambling to find a specialist for a short-term digital transformation initiative. Traditional hiring
Taking stock! How to identify and fill IT project talent skills gaps
If I were to ask you what skills, presently, your IT project team has, could you open a skills matrix and show me? Could you articulate which skills your IT projects will need in 6 or 12 months? Could you
Thinking outside the PMBOKs and other ways to encourage more women into IT project management
March 8th is International Women’s Day. According to the Project Management Institute’s (PMI) Annual Global Survey (2022), just one in five working in IT Project Management are women (20%). I remember initially recoiling at this figure when I first read
PMOs: The Secret Weapon for Controlling IT Project Costs Amid Economic Uncertainty
With the UK economy facing increasing pressures—rising costs, tighter budgets, and economic uncertainty—IT leaders must ensure their projects deliver value without spiraling costs. This is where an effective Project Management Office (PMO) becomes invaluable. A well-structured PMO provides governance, cost
IT projects: postpone or press ahead?
With the UK facing rising employer NICs, against a backdrop of other rising costs, most businesses and organisations are tightening their belts Whether it’s seemingly small changes (like reviewing janitorial products you purchase) or larger, strategic decisions, like staff layoffs,
How Many of These 12 Character Traits of a Successful IT Project Manager Does Your Team Have?
I love this video posted on LinkedIn by the Project Management Institute (PMI) on what character traits make a good project manager – it’s a nice 30 second watch. There were no huge surprises in the responses: “very communicative”; “proactive”;
An IT project leader’s guide to rebooting a failing IT project: post-its, PMaaS, possibilities and p-p-p-enguins!
Your IT Project is heading off course, out of control and heading at speed to become part of those often-quoted failure statistics … what do you do? Panic? Head to the nearest bar? Do nothing and hope for the best?
Mapping out a value rich future for IT Project Management: The rise of the EPMO
“I’m writing a blog about the rise of the Enterprise Project Management Office, and I need a snappy sentence to sum up the difference between a PMO and EPMO, what would you say?” I asked Carl, a PMO Manager. “About
With A.I. mainlined into its veins, why IT project management needs heart, mind, body and soul
In January 2025, the Prime Minister announced plans to “mainline AI into the veins” of the UK. So, before I start, let me affirm something … Heyyyy! Actual human here … writing an actual blog, from my actual thoughts and
Why PMaaS is YOUR perfect square deal for this perfect square year
Did you know? 2025 is a perfect square year: 45 x 45 =2025. This is actually pretty cool! The last one was 1936! The next will be 2116!! For many of us, 2025 will be the only perfect square year
Why Most Requirement Documents Fail And How to Fix Them
The boardroom is buzzing with excitement. Your organisation is launching an AI transformation initiative, cloud migration, or enterprise-wide digital transformation. Someone dutifully produces a requirement document outlining the vision—probably in a very impressive font. Fast forward twelve months, and the
Five Green Shoots of IT Project Led Growth
When the Financial Times asked nearly 100 economists about the UK economy in the year ahead, their responses were mixed – uninspiring even. There will be growth, albeit fuelled by higher Government and some consumer spending, and the UK will
Seven IT Project Management trends for 2025
A new year is here… a fresh start! What will the IT Project Management and delivery landscape look like over the next 12 months? Will it be business as usual (what even is that these days?!!) or a period of
Why Business Cases Matter After Greenlight (Not Just Before): Use the Five Case Model to Prove Value Through Delivery Picture
Why Business Cases Matter After Greenlight (Not Just Before): Use the Five Case Model to Prove Value Through Delivery Picture
