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KEY TAKEAWAYS What is Construction Project Management? Construction project management is a type of project management that focuses on overseeing the implementation of a construction project from start to finish. The main goal of managing construction projects is to deliver results that meet the requirements set forth by clients—within the agreed-upon timeline, scope, and budget.… The post Construction Project Management (CPM) Complete Guide appeared first on project-management.com. View the full article

John Stapleton co-founded a successful food business in the UK and then sold the business with the idea of setting up a similar venture in the US. As he tells Jonathan Moules, things didn't quite go to plan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. View the full article

Richard Walton moved from London to Costa Rica to take up surfing and run his business remotely from there after a health scare prompted him to rethink his work-life balance. He tells Jonathan Moules how it worked out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. View the full article

Ismael Ahmed, an expert in remittances, used funds from a compensation award to finance his start-up WorldRemit. He tells Jonathan Moules that a successful revenue model was key to attracting the second stage funding he needed to go global. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. View the full article

John Lynch moved from Connecticut to Krakow in 1991 as a volunteer for a US aid mission designed to train entrepreneurs in the newly liberated Eastern Bloc. After a year, he decided to stay on and start a business himself, becoming an 'ice-breaker' in what was still a harsh climate for start-ups. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. View the full article

Alicia Navarro has been dubbed the 'queen of the pivots', a process of developing a business by changing the direction of travel - and living with an expectation of constant change. She tells Jonathan Moules her story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. View the full article

UK founder Jamie Waller tells Jonathan Moules how an ethical approach helped him get ahead of rivals in the debt collection business Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. View the full article

Dutch entrepreneur Siete Hamminge tells Jonathan Moules how his tech start-up was nearly undone by the long lead times required to seal deals with big companies. He found an alternative use for his bird detecting radar technology and saved the business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. View the full article

The Drum is a magazine and events business for the marketing industry. It was well regarded but not particularly profitable, and Diane Young its chief executive found herself looking for ways to boost her flagging motivation. She tells Jonathan Moules how she turned things around. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. View the full article

Matt Johnson, an American entrepreneur in London, built his business on developing uses for electronically conductible paint, using open source technology. He tells Jonathan Moules what happened when he discovered his product was being cloned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. View the full article

Tristram and Rebecca Mayhew started their tree-top adventure business after deciding they wanted to get out of the city. They tell Jonathan Moules about the risks they took, what they would do differently next time, and how it all worked out, with a little bit of luck and a lot of optimism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. View the full article

Jonathan Moules introduces a second season of his popular FT Start-up Stories podcasts, in which entrepreneurs talk candidly about their successes and failures: real stories from those who've done it, from idea to exit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. View the full article

In the final episode of the series, Jonathan Moules looks at the reasons why founders decide to sell up and hears a cautionary tale from Paul Collins, chief executive of M&A advisor Equiteq Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. View the full article

Andrew Mullinger of Funding Circle tells Jonathan Moules why he and his co-founders opted for a rapid rate of growth and the difficulties that entailed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. View the full article

Branding is about more than just a logo, says Adrian Lomas of digital marketing company Blueleaf. It's about defining a clear purpose for your business and making sure everyone - from staff to customers and competitors - know what that is. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. View the full article

Maria Sipka was looking for a US business partner for her marketing company Linqia when she became pregnant and found herself in the middle of a crucial funding round within hours of giving birth. She tells Jonathan Moules her story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. View the full article

Alex Cheatle's business had a near-death experience when he lost customers after the dotcom bubble of the late 1990s burst. He tells Jonathan Moules that the experience proved invaluable.Music: Kevin MacLeod - Off to Osaka Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. View the full article

The Brompton folding bike has grown into a global brand sold in 43 counties. During the recent downturn, it raised its prices by over 65 per cent without putting a dent in sales. Finance director Lorne Vary tells Jonathan Moules why having a bold pricing strategy makes sense. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. View the full article

James Watt found the secret of success was building a community of fans for his craft beer. They have provided investment, ideas and even helped find locations for his expanding network of bars.Picture credit: Rosie Hallam Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. View the full article

Entrepreneur Martin Spiller tells Jonathan Moules that using recruitment professionals doesn't always make sense when you are looking to hire graduates. He found a talented designer for his design start-up by chatting to a barista. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. View the full article

Andy Harter funded his technology start-up with an early version of crowd funding. He tells Jonathan Moules how fans of his software provided an excellent source of seed capital and market research Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. View the full article

Alberto Lopez tells Jonathan Moules how he developed his idea for Alva, a corporate reputation management service, in the British Library. What's really important, he says, is that you do something you know well: "Knowledge of the domain is key." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. View the full article

KEY TAKEAWAYS Most of the organizations in different countries rely on PRINCE2 (PRojects IN Controlled Environments) methodology for efficient management of a project from initiation to closure and evaluation phase. It is the most practiced methodology as it is the most suitable for management of projects of all sizes developed in different industries. This methodology… The post PRINCE2 Project Management & 7 Principles appeared first on project-management.com. View the full article

In a new FT business education podcast, you can hear Jonathan Moules in conversation with entrepreneurs on the front line, who tell stories of building a successful brand through tweets, giving birth to a child in the middle of a funding round, and rebuilding a business reputation in the wake of bankruptcy. Real stories from those who've done it, from idea to exit. This ten-part series starts on Monday October 26. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. View the full article

KEY TAKEAWAYS Ensuring Accountability in Project Management As in any branch or division of a business unit, one needs to have a clear notion on the accountability and responsibility within the project management domain too. The project managers must be well aware of their responsibilities and the accountability towards the project whether it is a… The post Accountability in Project Management appeared first on project-management.com. View the full article