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How I Got Into Contracting

Thinking about making the leap into contracting? In this article, I share my journey into contracting, from my early career experiences to the realities of running a limited company. Learn how to know if you’re ready, adapt your CV, navigate tax and financial considerations, and avoid common pitfalls like IR35. Whether you’re an early-career professional or mid-senior level, this guide covers everything you need to know to decide if contracting is right for you—and how to succeed if it is.

Change Management

Business Transformation

Managing Benefits: Ensuring Transformation Programmes Deliver Value

Discover the principles and processes of effective benefits management to ensure your transformation programmes deliver measurable value. Learn how to identify, track, and realise benefits while aligning with strategic objectives. Essential reading for change managers, business leaders, and project professionals.

scrum

Agile

Introduction to Scrum Artefacts and Events

Engaging 30-min webinar on Scrum Artefacts & Events. Get recording, slides & Q&A covering Product Owner roles and delivery tips.

Exploring the Limits of Cultural Sensitivity

In this dialogue, we dissected the limits of cultural sensitivity. Using the Socratic method, participants unpacked Victor’s “Where are you really from?” encounter. Through Socratic questioning, we shifted focus to personal boundaries: Is curiosity respectful or reductive? Spoiler: Context and self-ownership define the line.

Startups

Business Strategy

Innovation

The Secrets from Peter Thiel’s ‘Zero to One’ On How to Build a Groundbreaking Business

Curious whether your next business idea will go from merely replicating what already exists to forging an entirely new path? In this post, I share the key insights I picked up from an inspiring book (which I devoured over my recent holiday), focusing on innovation, team-building, monopoly advantage, and the crucial questions you must answer before taking the plunge.

Enhancing Project Management: Using the Clearness Committee Dialogue Method to Resolve Issues

Discover how the Clearness Committee Dialogue Method, inspired by Quaker traditions, can aid issue resolution in project management. Learn key guidelines, benefits, and a real-world example to enhance your leadership and team dynamics.

Maximise You Travel: Proven Strategies with SeatSpy, AMEX & Choice Points

Unlock the full potential of your Avios and credit card points with effective strategies using SeatSpy and AMEX hacks. This comprehensive guide provides step-by-step instructions, essential tips, and proven methods to help you secure the best flight deals and maximise your rewards.

Project Management

Professional Develioment

Cross-Cultural Communication

Leadership

Navigating Cultural Differences in Project Management with Erin Meyer’s Culture Map

Discover how understanding cultural differences can enhance your project management skills. Learn to navigate diverse communication styles and feedback methods using Erin Meyer’s Culture Map to drive successful global collaborations.

Work-Life Balance

Productivity

Personal Development

Professional Well-Being

Finding Balance: When Is Work More Harmful Than Productive?

Explore the signs of overworking and discover strategies to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Learn how gratitude, setting limits, and prioritising personal life can enhance your professional effectiveness and overall well-being.

Skills Enhancement

Leadership

Professional Develioment

Project Management

The Essential Skills Every Great Project Manager Needs

Discover the key skills, qualities, and traits that make a project manager exceptional. Learn how strategic thinking, engaging leadership, interpersonal skills, and acting as a catalyst for change contribute to successful project management.

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Our blog: articles and resources

How I Got Into Contracting

Managing Benefits: Ensuring Transformation Programmes Deliver Value

Introduction to Scrum Artefacts and Events

Exploring the Limits of Cultural Sensitivity

The Secrets from Peter Thiel’s ‘Zero to One’ On How to Build a Groundbreaking Business

Enhancing Project Management: Using the Clearness Committee Dialogue Method to Resolve Issues

Maximise You Travel: Proven Strategies with SeatSpy, AMEX & Choice Points

Navigating Cultural Differences in Project Management with Erin Meyer’s Culture Map

Finding Balance: When Is Work More Harmful Than Productive?

The Essential Skills Every Great Project Manager Needs

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