Project Management

What exactly is a Project?

We like to think of a Project as anything a business does that cannot be described as 'Business-as-usual'. So, for example, running the payroll and carrying out routine maintenance on your server network are not projects, whereas implementing a new business strategy or developing a website are most certainly projects.

What does Project Management mean?

Strictly speaking, a successful project is one which completes within an agreed timescale, to an agreed cost, and to a quality that is acceptable to the project sponsor. We are sure there are many other definitions, but all should just be variations on the 'Cost, Quality, Timescale' theme.

There are, of course, many ways to achieve a successful project, and the role of a good Project Manager is to control the project and its resources (or assets), understanding the constraints placed upon it, and to manage risk so that the 'cost, quality and timescale' objectives are achieved.

Our Project Management Methodology

We use the Prince-2 methodology as the basis for all of our managed projects. This framework is recognised worldwide, and not just for IT projects. Poor use of Prince-2 can result in projects becoming overburdened with paperwork, more beaurocratic, and less focused on delivering what counts, and so we tailor its use according to the size and complexity of each project to make sure that it benefits rather than hinders the project.

Our projects are planned and tracked using Microsoft Project, and we maintain both risk logs and issue logs specific to your project for its entire duration. We can also deliver training courses to help your own staff to use these tools in future projects. Please contact us if you are interested.

Contact us with your Project Management requirements