Wednesday, April 21st 2021
This week in
Consulting
Project management in a covid world.
This week’s must read
Between Australia’s natural isolation and the underway rollout of the vaccine, it looks like the country is around the corner from becoming post-COVID. What will work look like in a post-COVID environment? What changes to project management styles will remain?
This Week’s Must Read is an insight piece from Aim about Project Management trends in a covid world.
Thought Leadership
When you keep multiple projects running simultaneously and create processes for identifying what projects to keep or kill, one way to decide is using stage gates. But is it the best way?
The reconstruction of the economy after the devastating global pandemic crisis will be unprecedented in human history. The impact on project management practices will no doubt be significant. The author gives his take on 5 Disruptive Trends in Project Management for 2021.
When projects are complex and resource-intensive, the capital at risk is important and when an investor or client puts up capital, they expect to know how it will be used and when they can expect a result. How do you reconcile the need for planning and for agile management?
Project management is evolving between the rise of technologies like AI or data analysis and soft skills. If your company is contemplating a project management solution, this article will give some keys to what’s next for project management.
This week’s Consulting News
| Ryan Browne @CNBC
| @Finsmes
| @PR newswire
| @Consultancy.uk
This week’s media
One of the hallmarks of successful organizations is their ability to transform their vision into concrete value, consistently and repeatedly.
Consulting sourcing tips
Demand Management for Consulting and Why You Need It
Demand management is an indispensable instrument for procurement professionals and businesses in general. Implementing it for the consultancy category is a no-brainer if you want to maintain spend control and strategic alignment.
How to set-up an Internal Consulting Group?
Internal Consulting is a growing trend today. In this article, you’ll learn how to set up your internal consulting group.
How to Check the References for Consulting Services the Right Way
When you are looking for a consultant or a consulting firm to help you improve your business, it’s a good idea to check the references provided. References can provide more information about the consultant or firm and can offer insights into the kind of work they have done in the past. In this article, learn the importance of checking references and what questions you need to ask while doing so.
Previous Weeks’ issues
What You Need to Know About Crisis Management in 2023 | This Week in Consulting
In this issue of This Week in Consulting, we explore various aspects of crisis management, from using simulation to preparing for crises to organizing communication. We also look at how to involve the key stakeholders, some best practices from a leadership standpoint, and how to flip the script and in some cases turn the crisis into an opportunity.
Hospitality Industry 2023: Discover What’s In Store! | This Week in Consulting
In this issue of This Week in Consulting, we explore key trends shaping the future of hospitality, which promise to be quite exciting on all these fronts.
Best Practices for Organization & Governance in 2023 | This Week in Consulting
In this issue of This Week in Consulting we explore good practices to make the matrix work, how to change behaviors, how to define and embed values, how to avoid losing momentum during aa reorganization and how organization design can make or break a deal.
Hélène Laffitte is the CEO of Consulting Quest, a Global Performance-Driven Consulting Platform and author of “Smart Consulting Sourcing”, a step by step guide to getting the best ROI from your consulting. With a blend of experience in Procurement and Consulting, Hélène is passionate about helping Companies create more value through Consulting.
