Our podcasts aim to provide a brief overview of certain topics that will help in your development as a leader or manager in the NHS.
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These podcasts are part of the parallel project learning system. As an accredited training provider, they are based on the APM Body of Knowledge and can be used standalone or in conjunction with the Parallel study guides, on-line e-learning and workshops. Visit our website, www.parallelprojecttraining.com, for full details. We're with you all the way
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Training ByteSize Project Management - insights, interviews and expertise
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Welcome to Training ByteSize Project Management, a podcast about all things around projects, programmes and portfolios. Our episodes bring you top-tips, such as how to pass your next accredited exam, through to unique industry insights and interviews.
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Management Development Unlocked is a global top 5% podcast for new managers and leaders who want to transform from high-performing individual contributors to great people managers. As the saying goes, “What got you here won’t get you there.” The skills that made you a great employee are almost completely opposite from the skills that will make you a great manager and leader. Eric Girard is your guide during this key transition. Experienced managers and leaders will also benefit from the tips ...
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Constructive Disagreement with Ashley Virtue
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33:52On this episode of Management Development Unlocked, Eric sits down with Ashley Virtue from the National Conflict Resolution Center. Ashley travels around the country, teaching people how to resolve conflicts and disagreements in a healthy manner. While their conversation is focused on conflict at work, Ashley and Eric also explore what’s driving th…
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Artificial Intelligence and PPP Infrastructure Programmes (CP3P)
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5:21AI is transforming industries left, right, and centre. And guess what? The world of PPPs is no exception. For those unfamiliar, PPPs are collaborations between governments and private companies to develop big infrastructure projects—things like roads, railways, and even smart city tech. These projects are massive, complex, and take decades to compl…
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Micro Lessons in Benefits Management and Stakeholder Satisfaction
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3:06Welcome to our short series of micro lessons in Project Management. Maximising project benefits isn't just about financial returns; it's also about keeping stakeholders happy. This episode of Project Insights delves into the strategies and techniques for managing benefits effectively while ensuring stakeholder satisfaction. We'll explore how to ali…
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From initial planning to final delivery, scope management is crucial for project success. This episode of Project Insights explores the key processes and techniques involved in defining, documenting, and controlling project scope. We'll discuss how to avoid scope creep, manage changes effectively, and ensure your project delivers the intended value…
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What's the difference between a waterfall and an agile lifecycle? Which approach is best for my project? This week on Project Insights, we answer these questions and more, exploring the critical role of project lifecycles in project success. Learn how to select the right framework for your project and maximise your chances of delivering on time and…
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Micro Lesson in understanding Command Verbs in the APM Exams
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3:22"Explain," "analyse," "compare"... these command verbs can make or break your APM exam performance. This episode of Project Insights breaks down the most common command verbs used in project management exams, explaining what each one means and how to tailor your answers accordingly.Autor: www.trainingbytesize.com
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Micro lesson in Critical Path Analysis (CPA)
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2:59Unlock the secrets of efficient project scheduling! This week on Project Insights, we delve into Critical Path Analysis (CPA), a powerful technique for identifying the most crucial tasks in your project and keeping it on track.Autor: www.trainingbytesize.com
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Micro Lesson in Managing Project Schedules
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2:26Ever feel like you're constantly fighting deadlines? This week on Project Insights, we'll explore the common challenges of project scheduling and share practical strategies for overcoming them. Learn how to manage competing priorities, handle unexpected delays, and keep your projects on schedule.Autor: www.trainingbytesize.com
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Micro Lessons - The Fundamentals of Project Management
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2:37Project management can seem daunting, but it doesn't have to be. In this episode on Micro Lessons in Project Management, we break down the fundamentals of Project Management in a clear and accessible way. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, this episode will provide valuable insights and practical tips.…
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Revising for the APM PMQ Exam - Where to start.
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6:40I’m often asked how best to approach revising for the PMQ exam by people who are thinking of taking it and, somewhat expectedly, from people who are sitting the course with the exam booked and in the forefront of their minds. I had a think about what kinds of advice I give to people and decided to try and consolidate it in a single podcast so that …
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Micro Lessons in Project Management - What are Project Lifecycles
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1:58A project life cycle provides a structured framework for managing a project from initiation to closure. It outlines the phases a project typically goes through, the activities within each phase, and the deliverables required at each stage. Think of it as a roadmap guiding your project journey. This short podcast explores the different types of Proj…
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APM PMQ Hints and Tips – 2025 Update
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18:272025 updated Podcast on the new 2024 APM PMQ Online and Classroom Workshops and Exams. An invaluable insight for anyone taking APM PMQ training, and their APM PMQ Exam, with a number of hints and tips on the new exam format and what to expect. Written by Callum, lead APM Trainer for training byte size ltd. The new PMQ exam format, which is a two an…
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Micro Lessons in Maximising Benefits and Stakeholder Satisfaction in Projects
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3:06Maximising Benefits and Stakeholder Satisfaction in Projects We've explored the building blocks of project management. Now, it's time to shift our focus to the ultimate goals: realising project benefits and achieving stakeholder satisfaction. Benefits Management: Delivering Value Beyond the Project Benefits management goes beyond simply delivering …
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Lead Like a Pro: Managing Change and Transition
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42:30On today’s episode of Management Development Unlocked, you’ll hear the final installment of Eric’s audiobook, Lead Like a Pro: The Essential Guide to New Managers. This episode focuses on change and why managers must be willing to adapt to new ways of doing business and relating to people. You’ll hear the elements required to handle change effectiv…
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Laughter, Levity, and Leadership with Jen Recla
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24:31On this episode of Management Development Unlocked, Eric welcomes Jen Recla to the show. Jen works in the coaching and team development space, helping leaders build engaged, collaborative, and resilient teams. She uses coaching, team development work, leading retreats, and leadership workshops. Jen is a believer in the use of fun and levity to impr…
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The Delegation Playbook: Strategies for Empowering Your Employees
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7:57On today’s Management Development Unlocked, Eric shares his fifth power session from his Lead Like a Pro Course. This episode focuses on the art of delegation. You’ll hear why entrepreneurs have to learn how to delegate, questions to ask yourself as you delegate to your team, and your five responsibilities when you delegate. In this episode, you’ll…
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Goal-Setting Essentials: Setting Yourself Up for Success
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14:19Today’s Management Development Unlocked is the fourth installment of Eric’s power sessions series from his Lead Like a Pro course. This episode focuses on goal-setting. You’ll hear the objectives and agenda behind a goal-setting session, some common flaws, and how to set quantitative and qualitative goals. Finally, you’ll hear the four things you s…
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Celebrating 100 Episodes: Empowering Managers to Develop Talent with Al Dea
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29:22Popular guest Al Dea returns to the show on this 100th episode of Management Development Unlocked. Al is the founder of The Edge of Work, a leadership development firm helping organizations develop the next generation of leaders inside their organizations while building high-performing and highly engaged cultures. Like Eric, Al has a passion for de…
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Leveling Up: Nailing the Transition to Management
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9:11On today’s Management Development Unlocked, Eric shares his third power session of the Lead Like a Pro Course. This session focuses on the transition into management and what differentiates managers from leaders. You’ll hear the objectives of this session, the three groups of people whose expectations matter, and how your time distribution in a man…
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Empathy 101: Leveling Up Your Management Skills
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12:48Today’s episode of Management Development Unlocked is part two of the Lead Like a Pro power sessions. Eric outlines why empathy is imperative at work, four things empathy improves, and its three components. He shares three action items to increase your empathy, improve your listening skills, and the two questions you can ask someone at work to chan…
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APM PMQ (2024) Ethics, Compliance and Professionalism (LO15)
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17:5115. Ethics, Compliance and Professionalism - This podcast discusses the ability to work consistently in a moral, legal and socially responsible manner, and covers: a) The importance of continuing professional development, which should cover both knowledge, skills and behaviours, and the individual’s role in identifying and addressing their own comp…
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APM PMQ (2024) Diversity and Inclusion (LO14)
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14:3514. Diversity and Inclusion - This podcast discusses the ability to build and maintain an inclusive environment that embraces a diverse culture, and covers: a) Knowledge of diversity, including characteristics which may cause a person to be treated less favourably, such as: age, disability, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, r…
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3. Sustainability - This podcast discusses balancing the environmental, social, economic and administrative considerations that will impact a project, and covers: a) Why sustainability responsibilities, principles and priorities are considered within a project and the impact they may have. b) How sustainability measures are monitored and reported o…
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APM PMQ (2024) Change Control (LO24)
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18:4524. Change Control - This podcast discusses the ability to manage variations and change requests in a controlled way, and covers: a) The purpose and importance of each stage of a typical change control process (such as request, initial evaluation, detailed evaluation, recommendation, update plans and implement) and where these stages are different …
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An Insider's Guide to the Lead Like a Pro Program
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14:04In the first of five Power Sessions, Eric outlines his Lead Like a Pro course and what each session offers. Eric offers these sessions to clients for free and wants to offer them to podcast listeners as well. You’ll hear an outline of the Lead Like a Pro course, why empathy is invaluable in management, and the differing expectations employees, mana…
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In this episode we talk about coaching and the impact it can have on your career and workplace. Today's esteemed panel is; Rebecca Clinton Leadership Management and Coaching Manager Anna Cygan Practice Development Education Facilitator Stephen Brown Senior Patient First Improvement Practitioner If you have ant questions about today's podcast or coa…
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Burnout-Proof Your Management Career with Brian Walch
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19:07On today’s episode of Management Development Unlocked, Eric sits down with Brian Walch, owner of Shiftfocus Coaching and Consulting. Brian is based in Anchorage, Alaska, and he helps organizations develop their managers. Brian also assists organizations in building best-in-class management cultures. He has a 25-year career in IT consulting and deci…
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APM PMQ (2024) Conflict Resolution (LO11)
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16:0711. Conflict Resolution - This podcast discusses the ability to identify and address differences between individuals and/or interest groups, and covers: a) The sources of conflict within a project. b) How conflict can have both positive and negative impacts within a project. c) How conflict can be addressed in different situations (such as Thomas K…
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Lead Like a Pro: Building a Coaching Habit
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39:16On today’s Management Development Unlocked, you’ll hear part five of Eric’s six-episode series of his audiobook, Lead Like a Pro: The Essential Guide for New Managers. Building a healthy coaching habit can help break three vicious cycles at work, and Eric shares some tips for becoming a great coach for your team. You’ll learn about the GROW model, …
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APM PMQ (2024) Team Management (LO13)
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33:3213. Team Management - This podcast discusses the ability to work with team members to create and sustain teams, and covers: a) The different stages in the development of a team, including creation, development, maintenance and leadership, and understanding the factors which influence these stages, including the knowledge of the models that are used…
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The Power of Soft Skills with Roberta Ndlela
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25:17On today’s episode of Management Development Unlocked, Eric welcomes Roberta Ndlela to the show. Roberta is a member of the Zulu tribe in South Africa and grew up under the apartheid system. Apartheid ended when she was 18, and at 19, she began her corporate career in the transportation industry, where she honed her communication skills. Later, as …
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APM PMQ (2024) Quality Management (LO18)
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13:3518. Quality Management - This podcast discusses the ability to ensure that outputs are delivered in accordance with requirements, and covers: a) What is meant by quality planning, including an understanding of quality indicators and how these relate to the business case. b) How quality control techniques are used to determine whether success criter…
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APM PMQ (2024) Risk and Issue Management (LO23)
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35:2323. Risk and Issue Management - This podcast discusses the ability to identify and monitor risks (threats and opportunities); plan responses to those risks and respond to issues, and covers: a) The benefits of risk and issue management and the role of contingency planning in projects. b) The purpose and importance of each stage in a risk management…
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Psychological Safety and Growth in the Workplace with Roger Martin
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30:26On this Management Development Unlocked replay, Eric interviews Roger Martin, co-founder and CEO of ThriveMore Brands. ThriveMore is a platform company with franchise brands under its umbrella, including RockBox Fitness and beem® Light Sauna. They also have a nutrition company and are discussing bringing an overseas franchise concept to America. Th…
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The Productivity Slapdown: Clashing Approaches to Getting Things Done with Brian Nelson-Palmer
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45:10On this episode of Management Development Unocked, Eric welcomes Brian Nelson-Palmer back to the show for a friendly debate. Brian is the founder of Productivity Gladiator and teaches personal, practical productivity skills. Brian’s target audience is recently promoted office people managers. Brian and Eric have different productivity styles, and t…
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Lead Like a Pro: Trust and Team Development Essentials
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34:23Today’s episode of Management Development Unlocked comes from chapters five and six of Eric’s bestselling book, Lead Like a Pro: The Essential Guide for New Managers. These chapters outline how to perform a SWOT analysis of your team and the importance of building trust with your team members. Eric shares how to implement the Tuckman model of team …
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Front & Center Leadership with Brandon Birkmeyer
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22:48This episode of Management Development Unlocked features Brandon Birkmeyer. Brandon is a former Madison Avenue agency executive who worked on accounts like Coca-Cola and Apple. He left the corporate world six years ago and now does corporate training and speaking. Brandon is the author of the book, “Front & Center Leadership: How Leaders Can Use Pe…
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Creating Healthy Work Environments with Phyllis Quinlan
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28:54Today’s episode of Management Development Unlocked features Dr. Phyllis Quinlan, president and CEO of MFW Consultants. Phyllis has 40+ years of experience in the nursing field and is a certified professional coach, which she weaves into her consulting firm. She specializes in helping leaders create healthy work environments, building a sense of res…
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The Business Continuity Playbook with Anca Enache
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22:17On this episode of Management Development Unlocked, Eric welcomes Anca Enache, founder of 3P Impact Consulting. Anca helps purpose-driven small- and medium-sized companies create a competitive advantage by revealing the environmental, social, and governance risks and opportunities that may impact their business. In this episode, you’ll hear: Anca E…
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APM PMQ (2024) Budgeting and Cost Control (LO22)
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18:1022. Budgeting and Cost Control - This budget discusses the ability to estimate costs, develop and agree budgets and monitor actual costs against forecast costs, and covers: a) How to create a budget (including the use of a cost breakdown structure) and the different costs included in a budget (fixed, variable, direct, indirect etc.) b) How to forec…
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APM PMQ (2024) Resource Management (LO21)
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17:3921. Resource Management - This podcast discusses the ability to identify and schedule the required internal and external resources, and covers: a) How to determine the resources required and their availability to deliver activities within a project. b) How an organisational breakdown structure is used to create a responsibility assignment matrix (R…
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APM PMQ (2024) Schedule Management (LO20)
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20:4120. Schedule Management - This podcast discusses the ability to undertake time-based planning with an emphasis on activities and resource, and covers: a) How to define scope in terms of outputs, outcomes and benefits (including the use of product, work and cost breakdown structures). b) The links and dependencies between activities within a project…
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APM PMQ (2024) Integrated Planning (LO19)
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12:2519. Integrated Planning - This podcast discusses the ability to incorporate multiple plans and processes into an integrated project management plan, and covers: a) The format for an effective integrated project management plan and its typical contents. b) The importance of producing an integrated project management plan.…
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5. Procurement - This podcast discusses securing the provision of resources, choosing strategies for obtaining best value from supply chains, and covers: a) The purpose and importance of a procurement strategy and the typical contents of a procurement strategy. b) The stages of a supplier selection process, including how to plan the procurement pro…
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Lead Like a Pro: Mastering SMART Goals and Delegation
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32:02On today’s episode of Management Development Unlocked, Eric shares part three of this six-part series from his book, Lead Like a Pro: The Essential Guide for New Managers. Featuring chapters three and four, you’ll hear why it’s important to set SMART goals for your team, Eric’s brainstorming guidelines for setting team goals, and why you should be …
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APM PMQ (2024) Solutions Development (LO17)
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10:1417. Solutions Development - This podcast discusses the ability to determine the optimal solution to satisfy agreed requirements, and covers: a) How to evaluate and prioritise requirements in order to deliver the optimal solution, and the different approaches for different life cycle models, e.g. the use of MVP and MMP in iterative life cycles.…
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APM PMQ (2024) Requirements Management (LO16)
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17:0016. Requirements Management - This podcast discusses the ability to capture and monitor the requirements of a project, and covers: a) How to establish scope through requirements management processes (such as gather, analysis, justifying requirements and baseline needs). b) How to manage scope through configuration management processes (such as plan…
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APM PMQ (2024) Stakeholder Engagement and Communication Management (LO10)
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23:4810. Stakeholder Engagement and Communication Management - This podcast discusses the ability to work with people internally and externally to achieve intended outcomes, and covers: a) The relationship between stakeholder analysis, influence and engagement. b) The relationship between stakeholder analysis and an effective communication management pl…
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APM PMQ (2024) Benefits Management (LO9)
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14:279. Benefits Management - This podcast discusses benefits management as the monitoring of benefits realisation throughout a project, and covers: a) What is meant by benefits management (including identification, definition, planning, tracking and realisation). b) The importance of aligning benefits with strategic objectives and ways in which the ben…
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4. Business Case - This podcast discusses the business case as the justification for the initiation, investment and/or continuation of a project in terms of benefits, costs and risks, and it covers: a) The tools and techniques used to determine factors which influence and impact a project’s business case (including PESTLE, SWOT and VUCA). b) The im…
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