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Chris Croft

Author and Speaker at CCT

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Chris Croft has come from an Engineering background, with a master’s degree from Cambridge, qualifying as a Chartered Engineer, and working as a senior manager in manufacturing for 10 years. He gained an MBA and worked as a university lecturer for four years before starting his own training company 25 years ago.

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    Vinay Raut 5 months ago

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    Vice Principal | Project Manager at Shri Mukundrao Pannase Polytechnic,17 Nov 2025 at 08:56 am

    Mastering Project Progress: 5 Proven Approaches to Keep Your Projects on Track.

    In today’s fast-paced business environment, the difference between project success and failure often comes down to one critical factor: effective monitoring and control.

    Having a solid project plan is just the beginning. The real challenge? Staying on top of progress and making timely adjustments when things inevitably deviate from the plan.

    Here are the proven approaches that consistently deliver results:

    1. Earned Value Management (EVM)

    This isn’t just about tracking costs it’s your crystal ball for project performance. EVM integrates scope, schedule, and cost data to give you a comprehensive view of where you stand and where you’re heading.

    2. Real-Time Performance Dashboards

    Move beyond weekly status reports. Modern project management tools provide live metrics that enable proactive decision-making rather than reactive firefighting.

    3. Critical Path Method (CPM) Monitoring

    Focus your energy where…

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      Blanca Fernandez
      Digital Transformation Project Manager at Educate.ie,17 Nov 2025 at 10:01 am

      Great insights – especially the point about layering these approaches instead of using them in isolation. I’ve found that combining real-time dashboards with milestone-based reviews creates the perfect balance: day-to-day visibility with structured checkpoints for decision-making. And once data collection is automated, the focus shifts from chasing updates to actually steering the project.
      Really solid framework here!

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      Kay Carmichael 5 months ago

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      Business Manager at NHS,16 Nov 2025 at 10:13 pm

      Hello, I’m Kay, currently in a Business Manager role within the NHS. I am interested in PMO and keen to link with others to help support my role.

      Blanca Fernandez

      Digital Transformation Project Manager at Educate.ie,17 Nov 2025 at 10:13 am

      Welcome, Kay! Great to have you here. Your experience as a Business Manager in the NHS already gives you a strong foundation for PMO work – the complexity, stakeholders, and operational pressures in healthcare naturally build solid project and governance skills.This community is a fantastic place to connect with others, share approaches, and pick up practical tools that can really support your role. Looking forward to learning from your perspective and seeing how your PMO journey evolves!

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      HARIPRASAD RAJANNA 5 months ago

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      Project Manager at Algihaz Energy Holding,14 Nov 2025 at 05:07 pm

      Project Manager with 26 years of experience in leading EPC offshore construction and subsea projects across the Asia-Pacific and the Middle East regions. Skilled in delivering complex, large-scale projects on time and within budget, with a strong focus on risk and change management. Combines technical expertise with leadership to coordinate multidisciplinary teams, ensuring efficient project execution and operational success. Offers a unique blend of experience gained from working in both contractor and client organizations.

      Blanca Fernandez

      Digital Transformation Project Manager at Educate.ie,17 Nov 2025 at 10:11 am

      Welcome to the IPM community Hariprasad! With 26 years of experience across EPC, offshore construction, and subsea projects, you bring a depth of expertise that’s incredibly valuable – especially given how complex and high-risk those environments can be. Your blend of contractor and client-side experience is a real asset; it gives a holistic perspective that many of us can learn from.Looking forward to hearing more about your insights, especially around managing multidisciplinary teams and navigating change in large-scale, technically demanding projects. Great to have you here!

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      Steven Halliday 5 months ago

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      Client Inspector at ExxonMobil,14 Nov 2025 at 03:38 pm

      My name is Steven and I am looking forward to working through this course. I currently work offshore on various contracts but I am looking to gain employment at home so I can spend more time with my Son. So here I am studying for this diploma hoping that new doors can be opened. I am eager to learn and I am really looking forward to this.

      Aulia Qudsi

      Community Development Manager at IPM,17 Nov 2025 at 11:58 am

      Hi Steven, welcome to the community! Your experience offshore is a strong foundation for project management, and it’s wonderful to see you investing in a path that aligns with your personal goals too. Wishing you a smooth and rewarding learning journey.

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      Lauren Seawright 5 months ago

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      Chief of Staff at Cloudsmith,14 Nov 2025 at 02:35 pm

      Hey there, im Lauren Chief Of Staff: Ops | People | Fixer | Doer I’ve been in business operations most of my careers in various sectors, a lot of my role is managing projects and business priorities yet I dont have a formal qualification to reflect that!

      Blanca Fernandez

      Digital Transformation Project Manager at Educate.ie,17 Nov 2025 at 10:12 am

      Welcome, Lauren! Your background in operations, people leadership, and problem-solving is already a huge part of what great project management looks like. Many of the strongest PMs I’ve worked with started in roles exactly like yours – driving priorities, coordinating teams, and making things happen long before they had a formal qualification.It’s great to have you here, and I’m sure your experience as a “fixer and doer” will resonate with a lot of us. Looking forward to seeing your journey in the PM space!

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      Netcreations INTERACTIVE 5 months ago

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      Project Director at AUF,14 Nov 2025 at 11:03 am

      Hello, I’m Mohamed Larbi BRN YOUNES, a Project Director in project management and digital learning. My expertise lies in innovation, AI in education and digital learning. I’m intersting in PMO and VMO.

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      Community Development Manager at IPM,14 Nov 2025 at 12:19 pm

      Hi Mohamed, welcome to the community. Your expertise across digital learning and innovation brings a unique lens to project management, and I’m sure your interest in PMO and VMO will spark great discussions.

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    • Do your projects align with your organisation’s long-term goals—or are they just checking boxes?

      The difference lies in strategic planning. The 6 foundational elements—vision, objectives, analysis, strategy, execution, and evaluation—create cohesion between mission and outcomes. Without them, even the best-managed projects risk becoming disconnected efforts.

      Understanding this structure allows project professionals to influence the bigger picture and contribute directly to strategic success. It’s not just about managing projects—it’s about leading change.

      Build your strategy capability today: https://instituteprojectmanagement.com/courses/strategic-project-programme-management-diploma/?utm_source=membership&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=strategic+planning_14nov2025

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      Sascha Groeger 5 months ago

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      Director IT at Apassionata World GmbH,13 Nov 2025 at 03:10 pm

      As an IT Director, I strive to drive sustainable business success by implementing innovative IT concepts and leading transformative infrastructure projects that enable long-term growth and resilience.

      Aulia Qudsi

      Community Development Manager at IPM,14 Nov 2025 at 09:22 am

      Hi Sascha, welcome to the community! Your focus on driving sustainable growth through innovative IT and infrastructure transformation will bring a valuable perspective to our community discussions. Looking forward to your insights.

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      Hanadi Usman 5 months ago

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      Transformation & PMO Leader at SBCI,13 Nov 2025 at 03:07 pm

      For nearly two decades, Hanadi Usman has been the leader organizations call when complexity stalls progress. A Transformation & PMO Leader, she has delivered $19.6M+ in measurable value across finance, healthcare, education, and aviation—modernizing cloud systems, rebuilding governance, and turning fragmented operations into scalable digital ecosystems. As Director of PMO & Digital Transformation at SBCI, she leads an enterprise data strategy across 72 school boards, aligning governance, literacy, and technology under one unified model. Twice recognized with the CIO “EPIC IT Award” at Sunwing and acknowledged within her first five months at PSL Group for resolving one of the organization’s most complex digital programs, Hanadi blends structure, empathy, and execution. She is also an author of The Clarity Catalyst. In a world overwhelmed by transformation theory, Hanadi stands out as the one who actually delivers it.

      Aulia Qudsi

      Community Development Manager at IPM,14 Nov 2025 at 09:20 am

      Hi Hanadi, it’s an honour to have you here. Your leadership across large-scale transformation and PMO strategy is incredibly inspiring – especially the impact you’ve delivered across sectors. Looking forward to your insights and contributions in the community.

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      Stephen O’Rourke 5 months ago

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      Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist at Mater Hospital,13 Nov 2025 at 01:13 pm

      Hi, I am Stephen O’ Rourke, a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist leading the design and implementation of the National Integrated Low Back Pain Pathway. Special interested in Service Design and innovation and improving patient care. Dedicated and motivated Physiotherapist with a special interest in Performance Physiotherapy, spinal conditions, Service Design & Innovation. Experience working across both public and private healthcare settings and with elite performers from various disciplines. Endeavors to give the highest standards of care, lead from the front and a life long learner.

      Aulia Qudsi

      Community Development Manager at IPM,13 Nov 2025 at 02:07 pm

      Hi Stephen, welcome to the community! Your background in physiotherapy, service design, and innovation is such a powerful combination – and I’m sure many here will appreciate your perspective. Looking forward to your insights!

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