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Paul Taylor is a consultant with over 36 years of experience implementing change across financial services, oil and gas, charity, and professional sectors. Author of several books on financial services, technology, contracting, and change management. He has also served as Chair and NED for various enterprises and mentors individuals on career development. Furthermore, Paul is an Associate Lecturer at the Open University STEM School, teaching Technology Management.
Leading a successful project requires effective leadership skills, clear communication, and dedication to achieving your vision. With the proper strategy and team, it is possible to take a project from its inception to exceptional results. Check out this IPM’s Leading and Negotiating for Project Success course to learn more: https://instituteprojectmanagement.com/courses/leading-and-negotiating-for-project-success/?utm_source=ipm+hub&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=how+to+lead+effectively_08apr2026
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The phase-gate process is a project management methodology that breaks down a project into a series of phases, each with its own set of deliverables and gates.
At each gate, the project is reviewed to ensure that it is on track and that the risks are manageable. This helps to ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. Read our article: https://instituteprojectmanagement.com/blog/successful-project-manager-v-making-the-most-out-of-phase-gate-process/?utm_source=ipm+hub&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=stage+phase+gate_03apr2026
3 LikesA project management framework consists of the processes, tasks, and tools used to take a project from start to finish. It encompasses all the key components required for planning, managing, and governing projects. Gain comprehensive insights: https://instituteprojectmanagement.com/blog/?utm_source=ipm+hub&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=component+pm+framework_01apr2026
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Nikola Jugov 5 weeks ago
Member at Institute Project Management,27 Mar 2026 at 10:56 amOne thing that stands out to me from recent discussions is how much project success depends on managing trade-offs rather than just following a plan.
Balancing time, cost, scope, and increasingly sustainability or stakeholder expectations requires constant decision-making, often with incomplete information.
It seems that the real value of project management is not only in planning, but in making the right decisions under pressure and adapting when conditions change.
I’m interested to see how others approach decision-making in complex or uncertain project environments.
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Sarika Seervi 6 weeks ago
Community Development Contributor at IPM,19 Mar 2026 at 04:32 amWith so many teams now working remotely / virtual setups, the way we learn and grow at work has also changed.
I’m curious to hear from professionals here 👇If your company could offer short, engaging workshops or trainings (say 1–2 hours), what topics would you actually find valuable — and why?
It could be anything, such as:
• Speaking confidently/better communication within teams
• Productivity & focus while working remotely
• Stress management
• Team engagement
• Fun/motivation sessionsAlso curious to know:
1. Why would you want your company to invest in such training?
2. How do you think it would benefit you or the team?And one more thing-
1. How many of you have attended a workshop or training virtually that genuinely added value to your work?
2. Would you like to have more such sessions in your organization?
3. Would you recommend similar training to others?Looking forward to hearing your thoughts and experiences.
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Hi Sarika, That’s a great question — this is something I’ve been thinking about a lot with remote work becoming the norm.
For me, the most valuable short workshops would be:
• Clear communication & feedback — especially in virtual teams where tone and intent can easily get lost
• Deep work & focus strategies — managing distractions at home is still a real challenge
• Stress & energy management — not just avoiding burnout, but sustaining performance long-term
Hi Barbara, those are great points, I too work remotely and totally agree with it.
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