A month ago I listened to 12 Notes on Life and Creativity, written by Quincy Jones. It is introduced by the man himself and narrated by award-winning narrator, JD Jackson. I chose this audiobook because I am a musician (not yet professionally) and I have a creative mind. Who else to learn from than one …
Tips and strategies for juggling multiple projects effectively. It’s tricky to manage multiple projects at once. You have the task of managing timelines, resources, and expectations. These things can lead to burnout and stress, ultimately leading to decreased performance and possibly illness and time off work. According to the UK Government statistics, the level of …
Love technology. Love films? I’ve got you covered. As a former radio host for Witney Radio, I reviewed films weekly and like to think I know a thing about film. I also did a bit of filmmaking during my university course (BSc Multimedia Development at the University of Central Lancashire). These are of course my …
I listened to this on Audible. It is written and narrated by Arnold Schwarzenegger. I imagine this would be one of those books where you can hear the author’s voice as you read. However, as I listened to the audiobook I was pleased to hear his voice narrate his words. He is a man with …
A Beginner’s Guide to Sharing Your Story Online. In today’s digital age, having a personal website is more important than ever. It’s your online resume, your portfolio, your platform to express yourself and connect with the world. But the process can seem daunting if you’ve never built a website before. Don’t worry, though! This beginner’s …
Practising guitar with tech is practising smart Over time, practising the guitar (or any instrument) can become stale and repetitive. Being stuck and disinterested is not a good place to be. It could be because you are stuck on something difficult, you don’t know what or how to learn something to get to the next …
Creating online workshops for work is important for gathering requirements for an upcoming project or research. For online workshops, the key is to keep your attendees engaged so that you get the best possible answers and feedback to your questions. It can be daunting speaking to a room full of eyes looking at you, even …
A project initiation document is a document that is usually created in the initiation or planning stages of the project. It consists of a project summary, background, purpose, a list of key stakeholders and the key deliverables. Such a document will need to be written after a business case and will require sign-off from a …
Explore the world of smart home devices, from smart thermostats to voice-activated assistants. Smart Home Automation has become a big thing during the past decade. In the UK, smart home installations are expected to rise to 115% in 2028 from 46% in 2022. With more homes switching to fast fibre-optic broadband allowing for more bandwidth and …
Most, if not all projects will have a certain degree of risk attached to them. Whether it is building a new website or app or developing a new piece of hardware; risks will occur. As a project manager or PMO, it is up to you to help discover, control and plan to mitigate. Risks should …
