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Renewed focus
Wednesday, 04 April 2012

Job-Search-Competition_opt2.0Enabling entrepreneurial ecosystems may be increasingly important if we are to reshape South Africa’s economy amid trying times

Entrepreneurship has been identified the world over as one of the most critical aspects of a country’s economy. The Global Entrepreneurship Monitor as well as the Index of Economic Freedom both point to the necessity for entrepreneurship in successful and growing economies.


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Yesterday, today and tomorrow
Wednesday, 04 April 2012

crystal-balling2_opt2.0The evolution of project management is something that we cannot ignore if we are to strive for best industry practice

Peter Richards, project manager at DVPM in...
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Sky's the limit
Wednesday, 04 April 2012

South-African-Airways-_opt2.0With experience abroad already under the belt, Acsa will embrace its new R70-billion management opportunity at São Paulo’s busiest airport

President Jacob Zum...
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Light relief
Wednesday, 04 April 2012

page_26_opt2.0The large-scale procurement of low-pressure solar water heaters in South Africa is feasible – but which system should be employed to replace electric geysers...
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Risky business
Wednesday, 04 April 2012

Several things make risk management work, but it is the culture of the organisation that provides the context at all levels

Successful risk management requires...
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Investing in people
Wednesday, 04 April 2012

mukoki_opt2.0Standard Bank’s Chris Mukoki says being a good boss is about taking the lead and effectively integrating staff into your organisation

We have all heard the hor...
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The year of the project manager
Wednesday, 04 April 2012

Project Management South Africa (PMSA) CEO Taryn van Olden gives a favourable industry forecast for 2012

South Africans who have chosen to build their career in...
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Time to shine
Wednesday, 04 April 2012

gold-medals_opt2.0During South Africa’s spring each year, the major international project management conferences take place, including special awards ceremonies to acknowledge...
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PMSA National Conference and Awards programme
Wednesday, 04 April 2012

1257552_49814676_opt2.0In a year that began with President Jacob Zuma emphasising the importance of projects and project management for South Africa’s economic success, it is indeed...
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Teaching a valuable lesson
Wednesday, 04 April 2012

South-Africa-bank-note-_opt2.0PricewaterhouseCoopers hosted a Project Management Office (PMO) forum where guest speakers offered attendees insight into their PMO initiatives

Organisations...
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Quit while you’re ahead
Wednesday, 04 April 2012

100101_FC_qorlb12.0The feeling that one has invested too much into a project to abort it may be psychologically compelling – but it’s not always the right call

With most organis...
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Redefining success
Wednesday, 04 April 2012

In addition to time, budget and scope, the meeting of business objectives is the true indicator of project success. Kent McDonald tells us why

For years, proj...
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Nothing’s a sure bet
Wednesday, 04 April 2012
Elmar Roberg discovers that taking on an upgrade project can be even more difficult than starting one from scratch, and preparations need to be made to avoid bi...
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To new beginnings
Tuesday, 17 January 2012

Simon_20110831_0005_opt2.0It is with some nerves and a great deal of excitement that I write my first letter as editor of The Project Manager since I took over from Greg Penfold.

Albeit s...
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Bridging the gap
Tuesday, 17 January 2012

01301093_opt2.0A multitude of upcoming projects in Cape Town provide the mechanism for government objectives and private partnerships

Projects are a mechanism by which the Cit...
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Beginning with the end in mind
Tuesday, 17 January 2012

line_3_opt12.0The delivery of social development outcomes is key to the success of stakeholder-sensitive projects

Earlier this year, I was given the opportunity to meet with...
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At the ready
Tuesday, 17 January 2012

866130_64810034_opt2.0Creating capacity ahead of demand, and improving productivity in throughput units per hour to match international best practices, have been the project manage...
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