Seven Keys to Success

Over the past 35 years, my professional journey has allowed me to experiment, explore, and engage with diverse project management frameworks. Each one of them presenting new insights, but it was one particular framework that stood the test of time and diverse project scope. As a freelance consultant now, I champion the use of this proven framework, which I've come to derive immense value from, and encourage others to reap its benefits as well.

The foundation of this framework lies in seven guiding principles that holistically approach various dimensions of project management. The first is stakeholders' commitment, deeply rooted in the belief that an engaged and committed stakeholder is the cornerstone of project success. The second is the realisation of business benefits, underlining that each project must deliver tangible and significant business outcomes. The third principle emphasises predictability in work and schedule, promoting efficiency.

Additional principles include maintaining a realistic and managed scope to prevent initiatives from going off track, nurturing a high-performing team, ensuring potential risks are identified and mitigated early, and recognising the value for the delivery organisation. These principles, when followed, align teams and stakeholders for success. I've been fortunate enough to navigate through my professional life with these guiding principles at the helm, not as their originator, but as a true believer in their remarkable effectiveness in project management.