Apr232020 by Oliver CarrickNo Comments
Schedule and Time Management Post-Covid-19

Schedule and Time Management Post-Covid-19

.NewWebsite., COVID-19, Development Sector, Project DPro, Project DPro
This is the second in a series of articles looking at the effects of Covid-19 on project management in the development and humanitarian sectors. For the first article in the series, visit: https://www.pmdpro.plus/a-post-covid-19-world-and-alternative-development-with-project-dpro/ How will our experience of coronavirus affect our approach to managing the time element of projects in future? Continue reading
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Apr202020 by Oliver CarrickNo Comments
A Post-COVID-19 World and Alternative Development with Project DPro

A Post-COVID-19 World and Alternative Development with Project DPro

.NewWebsite., COVID-19, Development Sector, Project DPro, Project DPro
When we finally emerge from the current health crisis, it will be to a World indelibly marked by the events of 2020.  The extent of human and economic loss exacted by coronavirus is not yet clear. What we do know is that life will go on and dedicated professionals will continue their work in the humanitarian sectors. But even before current events unfolded, calls for radical change were becoming ever louder as irreversible climate change becomes more imminent.  I expect this trend to be magnified by the Covid-19 crisis. More people will consider alternatives to mainstream development that focus on culture and wellbeing rather than production based on economic growth. Concepts such as Buen Vivir, Ubuntu, and Degrowth may well become more popular.        What does this mean for the Project…
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Oct242019 by Oliver CarrickNo Comments
Conflict Avoidance and Management through effective participation

Conflict Avoidance and Management through effective participation

.NewWebsite., Development Sector, Program Management, Project Management
One of the most significant differences between PM in traditional industries and the management of projects in the development sector, is the occurrence of and potential for conflict between stakeholders and beneficiaries. Our work with national NGOs reveals a continuing need to develop strategies and processes for conflict resolution between stakeholders. To give but one example, an NGO planning and implementing a project in an area containing several communities could be required to include numerous local grassroots organizations. Those organizations may well have different goals, interests and agendas.    (more…)
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Oct172019 by PM4NGOsNo Comments
Can Organisations Standardise Their Approach to Project Management and Still Remain Adaptive?

Can Organisations Standardise Their Approach to Project Management and Still Remain Adaptive?

.NewWebsite., Development Sector, Project Management
This article has been originally published at HumentumOur sector is notably opposed to the language of standardisation. So, when preparing to speak at the Humentum conference this year on how large organisations can standardise their approaches to project management and remain adaptive, the first thing I did was try to find an alternative for that phrase.A quick google thesaurus of ‘standardise’ throws up a long list of equally, often more, uncomplimentary terms. To institutionalise, to stereotype, to regiment or mass produce. Not things most Project Managers or organisations would want to be associated with.Scrolling down to the list of antonyms for ‘standardise’ gave even more reason to want to avoid it. To mix up, prevent, change or differentiate. These are camps which any PM worth their stripes would much rather sit in. Our…
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Oct72019 by PM4NGOsNo Comments
Five hidden skills every project manager needs

Five hidden skills every project manager needs

.NewWebsite., Development Sector, Leadership, Project Management
This article has been originally published at APM So you've decided you would like to climb aboard the project management ride, and feel that your love for planning, passion for budgeting and the pleasure evoked by telling people what to do will get you climbing the career ladder. But is this enough? What about the soft skills that you need to land and sustain your dream project manager role? Being a project manager can sometimes compare to being a pawn in a difficult game of chess. You are often assigned to projects which are aimed to implement change within the business but are fraught with politics and bound in bureaucracy. In these instances the project manager is often expected to perform an act of magic to deliver a project. I’m going…
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Sep252019 by PM4NGOsNo Comments
Depoimento sobre o Project DPro – Saulo Esteves

Depoimento sobre o Project DPro – Saulo Esteves

.NewWebsite., Development Sector, Humanitarian Sector, Project DPro, Project DPro Certification
Enviado pela APMG International Nome:                  Saulo Esteves Profissão:            Profissional de Monitoramento e Avaliação de Projetos Sociais Organização:      ChildFund Brasil Qual é sua opinião sobre o treinamento / exame Project DPro? “Não tenho dúvidas de que o Project DPro é o melhor curso de gerenciamento de projetos para profissionais do terceiro setor. A grande vantagem do Project DPro é que existem excelentes ferramentas aplicáveis a todos os ciclos de vida do projeto. Além de fornecer conteúdo rico para o setor de desenvolvimento, o Project DPro permite que você seja certificado internacionalmente em gestão de projetos. Eu recentemente obtive a certificação de nível 2. ” Continue reading
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Sep232019 by PM4NGOs1 Comment
Project DPro Testimonial – Saulo Esteves

Project DPro Testimonial – Saulo Esteves

.NewWebsite., Development Sector, Humanitarian Sector, Project DPro, Project DPro Certification
Sent by APMG InternationalName:                  Saulo EstevesRole:                     Professional of Monitoring and Evaluation of Social ProjectsOrganization:      ChildFund BrasilWhat are your thoughts on the training / exam?“I have no doubt that Project DPro is the best project management course for professionals in the third sector. The great advantage of Project DPro is that there are excellent tools applicable to all project life cycles. In addition to providing rich content for the development sector, Project DPro enables you to be internationally certified in project management. I recently achieved the Level 2 certification.” Continue reading
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Jul102019 by PM4NGOsNo Comments
FIELD – Field Managers in Emergencies Learning and Development

FIELD – Field Managers in Emergencies Learning and Development

.NewWebsite., Development Sector, Humanitarian Sector
Save the Children is offering you the chance to get involved in the development of a pioneering humanitarian learning resource! FIELD (Field Managers in Emergencies Learning and Development) is a ground-breaking, free capacity building programme currently being designed by Save the Children, with support of World Vision International and funding from the IKEA Foundation. FIELD’s focus is to develop the pool of local, national, and international staff who can prepare for and take charge of in-country operational programmes in humanitarian responses. If you want to learn more and engage, watch the FIELD Programme Video, visit FIELD Announcement Page, or contact the FIELD team: Valerie Gebhard: V.Gebhard@savethechildren.org.uk Timothy Quick: T.Quick@savethechildren.org.uk FIELD: field@savethechildren.org.uk
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