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Archive for 2008
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Merry Christmas Everyone
Posted on December 22, 2008 | No CommentsTweet This year, Arras People‘s Christmas Card was designed by Amy Novotny, Amy is the daughter of Jackie who works for Arras People. Thank you Amy! -
Arras People Survey 2009 – Snippet #1
Posted on December 19, 2008 | No CommentsTweet Please note that the Arras People Survey is still open and can be completed by following the following link: http://optima.benchpoint.com/optima/SurveyPop.aspx?query=view&SurveyID=245&SS=gEQB3p This report is a short extract based on the... -
Updated home page reflects Survey interest
Posted on December 19, 2008 | No CommentsTweet The home page of a company web site is a scene of change by addition and subtraction, and the Arras People index page is no exception to that. Often... -
I don’t think Crystal Balls work
Posted on December 17, 2008 | No CommentsTweet But it would be good if they did! It’s going to be an interesting 2009 for project management and I for one am looking forward to it. Yes there’s... -
Public Sector Project Management 2009
Posted on December 15, 2008 | 1 CommentTweet Title: Public Sector Project Management 2009Location: Bridgewater Hall in Manchester Link out: Click hereDescription: With publication of the latest OGC Guidance on Project, Programme and Portfolio Management scheduled for... -
Project Management Report 2009
Posted on December 15, 2008 | No CommentsTweet Title: Project Management Report 2009Location: OnlineLink out: Click hereDescription: Take part in this year\’s Project Management Report 2009 and receive the report for free in January 2009Start Date: 2008-12-15End... -
Top Tips – 101 tips for managers
Posted on December 15, 2008 | No CommentsTweet Published at Inside CRM, this blog piece is full of little pearls of wisdom, I especially liked these: “4. Make eye contact. Always look directly into the eyes of... -
Arras Director to Speak at BCS Session
Posted on December 11, 2008 | No CommentsTweet Our own Managing Director, John Thorpe, is off to London next week for a presentation hosted by the British Computer Society (BCS). Thorpe will serve as a one of... -
Interesting angle on business change
Posted on December 11, 2008 | 1 CommentTweet In our last newsletter from Arras People, we focused on change management, our lead article by Mick Hides focused on the human element of change management, here it is:... -
End of Days – Not Opportunities – For Community Volunteer Project
Posted on December 9, 2008 | No CommentsTweet To those who’ve kept track of our weekly postings regarding the sponsorship of Zoe in her volunteer project work with Groundwork Oldham & Rochdale, you’ll be sad to hear... -
A Vacation In Which I’ve Not Totally Vacated…
Posted on December 9, 2008 | No CommentsTweet I went home to the States for two weeks at the end of November, and had a truly solid, unforgettable time. I enjoyed/was annoyed by a few things they... -
One argument for the creation of a Project Office (well two actually)
Posted on December 4, 2008 | No CommentsTweet This morning a new blog entry landed in my In-Box, an article focused on “making project management work” from The Register. A recent survey of project management staff focused... -
Project Challenge – Same old, same old
Posted on November 26, 2008 | No CommentsTweet Title: Project Challenge – Same old, same oldLocation: NEC, BirminghamLink out: Click hereDescription: The bi-annual project management tradeshowStart Date: 2009-03-25End Date: 2009-03-26 -
2008 Gartner PPM Summit – Europe
Posted on November 25, 2008 | No CommentsTweet Title: 2008 Gartner PPM Summit – EuropeLocation: Vienna, AustriaLink out: Click hereDescription: Project & Portfolio Management Europe 2008 brings executive-level IT and corporate Decision-Makers together with a dynamic range... -
International Project Management Day – PMI UK Chapter
Posted on November 20, 2008 | No CommentsTweet The International Project Management Day was my first interaction with the PMI and the event felt like professionals sharing ideas rather than anyone trying to hard sell a product/service. ... -
Quirky Recruitment Issue
Posted on November 20, 2008 | No CommentsTweet With many employees and contractors facing the threat of redundancy, it has prompted a wave of fresh candidates on the job market, specifically looking to see what the market... -
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT 2009: HOW TO DELIVER SUCCESSFUL PROJECTS
Posted on November 18, 2008 | No CommentsTweet Title: CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT 2009: HOW TO DELIVER SUCCESSFUL PROJECTSLocation: Bridgewater Hall, Manchester Link out: Click hereDescription: There has never been a more important time to deliver successful projects... -
Programme Office Manager – High Profile Programme
Posted on November 13, 2008 | No CommentsTweet Title: Programme Office Manager – High Profile ProgrammeLocation: London – fab locationLink out: Click hereDescription: Programme Office Manager required to support a large complex high profile programme on a... -
PMO Watch #17 P3O Official Launch
Posted on November 13, 2008 | No CommentsTweet The official launch of the P3O guidance took place on the 28th October in London, the event kicked off with a short presentation from the lead author – Sue... -
Project Manager – NHS/Clinical Services
Posted on November 13, 2008 | No CommentsTweet Title: Project Manager – NHS/Clinical ServicesLocation: Greater London / EssexLink out: Click hereDescription: Contract NHS Project Manager required with experience of delivery clinical services based projects. Following the Framework... -
Project Manager – Equipment Support
Posted on November 12, 2008 | No CommentsTweet Title: Project Manager – Equipment SupportLocation: BristolLink out: Click hereDescription: Project Manager required to manage the service delivery of a £10m+ defence related equipment support contract for our defence... -
Programme Support Officer – Public Sector
Posted on November 11, 2008 | No CommentsTweet Title: Programme Support Officer – Public SectorLocation: GuildfordLink out: Click hereDescription: Experienced Programme Office Coordinator / Controller / Support Officer required for a newly established PMO within the public... -
An Effective Case Study In Why A Business Should Value Communication
Posted on November 11, 2008 | No CommentsTweet httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZ6Z8kcoi-E The YouTube video posted above is from a minute-long United Airlines commerical that is now roughly 20 years old. Our posting it is done with the hopes that... -
Free Lunch and more!
Posted on November 6, 2008 | No CommentsTweet I managed to get some time out of the office this week to attend The APM North West Branch lunch for local corporate members in the European Capital of... -
Gender Equality – Time for a rethink?
Posted on November 6, 2008 | No CommentsTweet We are now 33 years on from the introduction of the first legislation regarding gender in the workplace but could recent comments such as “Equality laws are now holding... -
My Countdown Test Has Been Passed…And Obama Passes His Test As Well!
Posted on November 5, 2008 | 1 CommentTweet Convincingly. Not since 1988 has a majority of popular voting Americans handed over the Presidency of the United States with such convict. To back this up, check here, here,... -
PMO Watch #16 P3O Chapter 4 – How to put it into practice
Posted on November 4, 2008 | No CommentsTweet Well the guidance has been launched and if you’re still unsure about whether you want or need to purchase it, this chapter may be the decider. I didn’t manage... -
Is Change Upon Us? Only With Obama…Maybe
Posted on October 31, 2008 | No CommentsTweet For the entirety of this rant, I’m putting on my Jon Stewart salt-and-pepper wig and shifting into US Election mode. There might be a project management theme or two.... -
Halloween Competition – Arras People
Posted on October 31, 2008 | No CommentsTweet Today, Arras People had a Halloween themed day (hurrah!), including our drawing competition Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place: “Green Witch” Top right - 1st prize – Nicola... -
Project Management Tipoffs Are Go!
Posted on October 30, 2008 | No CommentsTweet Project Management Recruitment (with a noticeable hand from our good friend ‘colour’!) are the themes this month as Arras People releases the latest edition of Project Management Tipoffs, the...
