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Real-world project & programme management is facilitating change using a balanced approach, providing tenacity, rigour and pace.

The change curve can be used to effectively plan and prepare for change and in coaching people whilst they are going through transformation.

An often underrated but very powerful lean technique from the Toyota Production System is called “Genchi Genbutsu”. Go, see & understand.

Instead of identifying the true-root cause of the issue people often put sticking plasters on, which doesn't address the root cause.

Backward imaging is a great and simple tool for approaching change.

5S is far more than housekeeping - great workplace organisation is the foundation of excellence!

What's the key difference to a project, programme and initiative?

In projects, it is very important to have robust estimates for all known costs to enable you to build a strong budget.

An effective business lead, working closely with a strong project manager can make a huge difference to the success of a project.

Do you think that "The Apprentice" project manager does all the things that a real-life project manager needs to?

Find the right balance of project governance and you will achieve success. Use too little at your peril.

Effective risk management is critical to the success of a project. If you are not managing the risks, you are not managing the project.