S2 esp 13 complexity - the nightmare you never knew you had and how to solve it

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Are you feeling overwhelmed, uninspired, or burned out at work? In this special Unsolicited Advice episode, Anne and Frances are getting ready for summer by tackling the importance of rest and the power of intention. They offer unexpected tips and tricks for recovering from constant stress, owning what you need to feel alive and engaged, and creating an experience of work that unleashes your ambition. Follow Hosts: Anne Morriss ( @annemorriss | LinkedIn: @anne-morriss ), Frances Frei ( @francesxfrei | LinkedIn: @francesfrei ) Links https://anneandfrances.com/ Subscribe to TED Instagram: @ted YouTube: @TED TikTok: @tedtoks LinkedIn: @ted-conferences Website: ted.com Podcasts: ted.com/podcasts For the full text transcript, visit ted.com/podcasts/fixable-transcripts For a chance to give your own TED Talk, fill out the Idea Search Application: ted.com/ideasearch . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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This week complexity. It’s a nightmare that will haunt you without you knowing.
Find out what it it is, where it manifests itself and how using some of the 9 rules to exceptional management of projects, you can mitigate it to make your projects and business more exceptional

AN EVEN BETTER WAY - COWSHED PROJECTS
VALUE FOCUSED PROJECT MANAGEMENT - TO MAKE YOUR MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS AND PROFITS BETTER.
For the project and the business. For SME's and accidental project managers.
Once you know, you know!
www.cowshedprojects.com

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S2 esp 13 complexity - the nightmare you never knew you had and how to solve it

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S4 Ep8 Agreements - a tool but don't choose the sledge hammer to help a project and a business 8:41

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Send us a text Getting paid for what you do is a common problem in projects and projects led business both for the supplier (producer) and buyer (client). I use agreements as a tool for good not an obstruction and trip hazard. Always get one, just don't overcomplicate it. Works for me, could for you. In my latest series, series 4 of of Sitting in the corner looking pretty, I delve into some common issues and solutions to control costs and bust budgets and how I solve them. AN EVEN BETTER WAY - COWSHED PROJECTS VALUE FOCUSED PROJECT MANAGEMENT - TO MAKE YOUR MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS AND PROFITS BETTER. For the project and the business. For SME's and accidental project managers. Once you know, you know! www.cowshedprojects.com…

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S4 ep6 how to implement sensible cost control 11:28

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Send us a text Series 4 is all about costs control and budget busting ......... ideas, thoughts, techniques and things you could do, to make you projects financially successful. Both as a user/client and supplier/producer. In this episode I look at how you can implement cost control that works through one simple way. Implementing spending caps and control is an important part of cost control but can end up costing you more if done poorly. Join me as I explain why it happens and what works for me, maybe it could work for you. AN EVEN BETTER WAY - COWSHED PROJECTS VALUE FOCUSED PROJECT MANAGEMENT - TO MAKE YOUR MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS AND PROFITS BETTER. For the project and the business. For SME's and accidental project managers. Once you know, you know! www.cowshedprojects.com…

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S4 ep7 how to control costs and project success on a project the natural way 10:00

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Send us a text Series 4 is all about costs control and budget busting ......... ideas, thoughts, techniques and things you could do, to make you projects financially successful. Both as a user/client and supplier/producer. In this episode I look at how you can control costs through using the natural flow of a project to the projects and the businesses benefit. Its tempting to say that you should be on top of all elements of a project, but you don't and shouldn't. It hampers project progress and success. Join me as I explain why it happens and what works for me, maybe it could work for you. AN EVEN BETTER WAY - COWSHED PROJECTS VALUE FOCUSED PROJECT MANAGEMENT - TO MAKE YOUR MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS AND PROFITS BETTER. For the project and the business. For SME's and accidental project managers. Once you know, you know! www.cowshedprojects.com…

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S4 esp5 How do you control hours spent on a project? - Don't to it! 9:35

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Send us a text Series 4 is all about costs control and budget busting ......... ideas, thoughts, techniques and things you could do, to make you projects financially successful. Both as a user/client and supplier/producer. In this episode I look at how you can control hours spent on a project. Extra time spent has the double trouble effect of costing more and extending the program. Its one of the most costly things for a project and a business. Join me as I explain why it happens and what works for me, maybe it could work for you. AN EVEN BETTER WAY - COWSHED PROJECTS VALUE FOCUSED PROJECT MANAGEMENT - TO MAKE YOUR MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS AND PROFITS BETTER. For the project and the business. For SME's and accidental project managers. Once you know, you know! www.cowshedprojects.com…

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S4 ep3 How do you manage a budget from a lump sum - make it easy for everyone 9:05

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Send us a text Series 4 is all about costs control and budget busting ......... ideas, thoughts, techniques and things you could do, to make you projects financially successful. Both as a user/client and supplier/producer. In this episode I look at how to manage a budget from a lump sum. Something that happens a lot and has great opportunities but can also go horribly wrong and have serious consequences for the user or supplier. Join me as I explain why and how it works for me, maybe it could work for you. AN EVEN BETTER WAY - COWSHED PROJECTS VALUE FOCUSED PROJECT MANAGEMENT - TO MAKE YOUR MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS AND PROFITS BETTER. For the project and the business. For SME's and accidental project managers. Once you know, you know! www.cowshedprojects.com…

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S4 ep4 How do you get a clear picture of costs when you don't know what you're doing - look in the mirror! 10:15

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Send us a text Series 4 is all about costs control and budget busting ......... ideas, thoughts, techniques and things you could do, to make you projects financially successful. Both as a user/client and supplier/producer. In this episode I look at how you can get a clear picture of the costs right from the start even if the scope and especially the detail is still to be developed. Join me as I explain why and how it works for me, maybe it could work for you. AN EVEN BETTER WAY - COWSHED PROJECTS VALUE FOCUSED PROJECT MANAGEMENT - TO MAKE YOUR MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS AND PROFITS BETTER. For the project and the business. For SME's and accidental project managers. Once you know, you know! www.cowshedprojects.com…

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S4 ep1 How do you control variations to the project? - Scope the most important thing. 12:24

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Send us a text Series 4 is all about costs control and budget busting ......... ideas, thoughts, techniques and things you could do, to make you projects financially successful. Both as a user/client and supplier/producer. In this episode I look at the most important thing to control costs and budgets and dive a bit deeper into why and how. Join me for a brief explanation and examples and maybe it could work for you to. AN EVEN BETTER WAY - COWSHED PROJECTS VALUE FOCUSED PROJECT MANAGEMENT - TO MAKE YOUR MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS AND PROFITS BETTER. For the project and the business. For SME's and accidental project managers. Once you know, you know! www.cowshedprojects.com…

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S4 ep2 How do you ensure that you get consistent financial results? - why playing zero sum is a losers game and a route to inconsistent results 10:46

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Send us a text Series 4 is all about costs control and budget busting ......... ideas, thoughts, techniques and things you could do, to make you projects financially successful. Both as a user/client and supplier/producer. In this episode I look at why financial result vary so much from project to project and what I think is the most important way to make them consistent. Join me as I explain why and how it works for me, maybe it could work for you. AN EVEN BETTER WAY - COWSHED PROJECTS VALUE FOCUSED PROJECT MANAGEMENT - TO MAKE YOUR MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS AND PROFITS BETTER. For the project and the business. For SME's and accidental project managers. Once you know, you know! www.cowshedprojects.com…

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S3 ep10 PERT get better estimates get better results 12:24

1 year ago12:24

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Send us a text Estimating in projects .. it’s a minefield and no one thanks you if they are wrong, even though they are estimates. This week a technique that can help you get the more right that will benefit both the project and business. Tune in for a short session to explain PERT and how it can help elevate your projects and business. You won’t want to miss this explanation of an estimating technique that could help you be more consistent. AN EVEN BETTER WAY - COWSHED PROJECTS VALUE FOCUSED PROJECT MANAGEMENT - TO MAKE YOUR MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS AND PROFITS BETTER. For the project and the business. For SME's and accidental project managers. Once you know, you know! www.cowshedprojects.com…

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S3 ep9 earned value - valuable … but not for the faint hearted especially if you’re business isn’t on their game 8:18

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Send us a text Is this ultimate project monitoring technique worth your time and efforts? Discover the answer in this episode of "Sitting in the Corner Looking Pretty," I unravel the secrets behind this project management item as to how it could change your game for the better or be impossible to implement. Whether you're igniting your management career or trying to get ultimate vision of your project for the business, this episode promises to equip you with actionable insights that guarantee clarity, precision, and impeccable execution of the iconic reporting technique. Tune in for a short session filled with indispensable guidance designed to enhance both your project outcomes and business efficiency. You won't want to miss this dive into earned value. AN EVEN BETTER WAY - COWSHED PROJECTS VALUE FOCUSED PROJECT MANAGEMENT - TO MAKE YOUR MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS AND PROFITS BETTER. For the project and the business. For SME's and accidental project managers. Once you know, you know! www.cowshedprojects.com…

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S3 ep8 a program - the most iconic project tool yet the most pointless tick box technique 10:32

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Send us a text Is the standard quintessential project management technique really that essential or should you not bother. Discover the answer in this episode of "Sitting in the Corner Looking Pretty," I unravel the secrets behind this iconic project management item as to how it can be the bedrock for managing your projects and businesses to higher levels or consume wasted time and resource. Whether you're igniting your management career or fine-tuning your workflows, this episode promises to equip you with actionable insights that guarantee clarity, precision, and impeccable execution of the iconic time management tool. Tune in for a short session filled with indispensable guidance designed to enhance both your project outcomes and business efficiency. You won't want to miss this deep dive into making your project management mainstay. AN EVEN BETTER WAY - COWSHED PROJECTS VALUE FOCUSED PROJECT MANAGEMENT - TO MAKE YOUR MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS AND PROFITS BETTER. For the project and the business. For SME's and accidental project managers. Once you know, you know! www.cowshedprojects.com…

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S3 e7 A bill of quantities - Count the benefits of using this technique on more than one hand 12:19

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Send us a text A bill of quantities has more benefits than you think and are nothing to be scared of. Find out this week how they can help you improve your project and business results either as a supplier or a user. Try it, use it, benefit from it. Many don’t! AN EVEN BETTER WAY - COWSHED PROJECTS VALUE FOCUSED PROJECT MANAGEMENT - TO MAKE YOUR MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS AND PROFITS BETTER. For the project and the business. For SME's and accidental project managers. Once you know, you know! www.cowshedprojects.com…

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S3 ep6 a cash flow - not just an important thing for the business 12:23

1 year ago12:23

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Send us a text Series 3 continues with a technique that is more associated with the business but equally important to a project and can be a helpful way to manage them. Cash flows .... not just show you that you are cash positive (or negative) but also progress, issues and maybe more. On certain projects you can run them via a cash flow as the base information. Its a underused but extremely effective technique which could save you a lot of stress and frustration if used correctly. Try it, use it, benefit from it. Many don’t! AN EVEN BETTER WAY - COWSHED PROJECTS VALUE FOCUSED PROJECT MANAGEMENT - TO MAKE YOUR MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS AND PROFITS BETTER. For the project and the business. For SME's and accidental project managers. Once you know, you know! www.cowshedprojects.com…

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S3 e5 SMART - Communication that's to good to be true… but can be 16:34

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Send us a text Series 3 continues with a communication technique that will make everyone's life better. SMART or specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time bound. Is an extremely effective communication technique. It is simple ensuring that your requests for information and instructions meet all those criteria. In ensuring that they do, you will make the information you get back better, allow the other parties to supply the correct information with less effort. Ensuring valuable time is not lost by irrelevance or the need to chase information. Try it, use it, benefit from it. Many don’t! AN EVEN BETTER WAY - COWSHED PROJECTS VALUE FOCUSED PROJECT MANAGEMENT - TO MAKE YOUR MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS AND PROFITS BETTER. For the project and the business. For SME's and accidental project managers. Once you know, you know! www.cowshedprojects.com…

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S3 e4 value setting - Get everyone what they really want from your project 10:38

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Send us a text This new series continues with a technique that can help you make decisions better and give leaders more time back. You may not think of this as a technique but it is openly documenting those internalised thoughts that dictate how you make a decision so you don't have to make that decision. Value setting is a way of documenting what you want to get out of a project, for the business and allwoing others to understand and make decisons based on what is really required. Not just cost. It also helps make project decisions to make sure that the most valuable outcomes happen and the less valuable don't consume valuable resource and costs. Try it, use it, benefit from it. Many don’t! The series explores simples techniques that can be implemented to help your project and business be more efficient and profitable adding more value to what you do. AN EVEN BETTER WAY - COWSHED PROJECTS VALUE FOCUSED PROJECT MANAGEMENT - TO MAKE YOUR MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS AND PROFITS BETTER. For the project and the business. For SME's and accidental project managers. Once you know, you know! www.cowshedprojects.com…

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S2 e3 An Agreement - your key to unlock better control and clarity in your projects. 13:25

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Send us a text This new series continues with a technique that is obvious but not used enough. An agreement. You may not think of this as a technique becuase its so obvious, but it is a powerful technique to allow control and clarity, enabling projects to progress more efficently. An agreement is something that is documented that indicates what work will be done within what parameters and for what benefits. It sets the parameters and expectations between two parties allowing for a clear path and point to progress from. Try it, use it, benefit from it. Many don’t! The series explores simples techniques that can be implemented to help your project and business be more efficient and profitable adding more value to what you do. AN EVEN BETTER WAY - COWSHED PROJECTS VALUE FOCUSED PROJECT MANAGEMENT - TO MAKE YOUR MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS AND PROFITS BETTER. For the project and the business. For SME's and accidental project managers. Once you know, you know! www.cowshedprojects.com…

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S3 ep2 work break down structure - your project magic wand 12:57

1 year ago12:57

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Send us a text This new series continues with a technique that is might not tell you what you want but is invaluable in knowing and finding out what is possible. A work break down structure. A work break down structure gives you answers and helps you find solution. It can give your project clarity and your business reassurance. It really can be a magic wand. The series explores simples techniques that can be implemented to help your project and business be more efficient and profitable adding more value to what you do. AN EVEN BETTER WAY - COWSHED PROJECTS VALUE FOCUSED PROJECT MANAGEMENT - TO MAKE YOUR MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS AND PROFITS BETTER. For the project and the business. For SME's and accidental project managers. Once you know, you know! www.cowshedprojects.com…

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S3 ep01 scope of works - the definitive solution for your project and businesss 11:24

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Send us a text This new series starts with a technique that is often missed and could save you frustration and costs if used in a collaborative, measurable manner that it can be. A scope of works defines what is to be done and why so that all parties get clarity and achievable direction. The series explores simples techniques that can be implemented to help your project and business be more efficient and profitable adding more value to what you do. AN EVEN BETTER WAY - COWSHED PROJECTS VALUE FOCUSED PROJECT MANAGEMENT - TO MAKE YOUR MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS AND PROFITS BETTER. For the project and the business. For SME's and accidental project managers. Once you know, you know! www.cowshedprojects.com…

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S2 ep25 What to ask to get things done effectively and why! 9:43

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Send us a text Do you ever find that you end up doing things yourself or the things you do to help don’t make things better! It’s not your fault but here’s a way to reduce the likelihood of these things happening on your project and in your business. Getting you even better results and outcomes. AN EVEN BETTER WAY - COWSHED PROJECTS VALUE FOCUSED PROJECT MANAGEMENT - TO MAKE YOUR MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS AND PROFITS BETTER. For the project and the business. For SME's and accidental project managers. Once you know, you know! www.cowshedprojects.com…

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S2 ep 24 how do you know? When you can be costing yourself in your project and business 9:03

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Send us a text This episode I talk about bias and at a high level, how it can affect your project and business and stop them being the best they can. Plus some simple ways just to check you aren’t loosing out. AN EVEN BETTER WAY - COWSHED PROJECTS VALUE FOCUSED PROJECT MANAGEMENT - TO MAKE YOUR MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS AND PROFITS BETTER. For the project and the business. For SME's and accidental project managers. Once you know, you know! www.cowshedprojects.com…

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S2 ep23 go with the slow not the flow to be quicker 9:14

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Send us a text This week I talk about the slowest hiker on your project and in your business. What is it, How to deal with it and how the slowest hiker element can make your projects go quicker. AN EVEN BETTER WAY - COWSHED PROJECTS VALUE FOCUSED PROJECT MANAGEMENT - TO MAKE YOUR MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS AND PROFITS BETTER. For the project and the business. For SME's and accidental project managers. Once you know, you know! www.cowshedprojects.com…

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S2 ep22 why does no one do things how you want 14:29

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Send us a text As a business leader and a project leader there always seems to be a conflict between what you want and what you get. Why? This episode delves into 2 factors that make a business and project different to help you understand why things might not happen as you want. AN EVEN BETTER WAY - COWSHED PROJECTS VALUE FOCUSED PROJECT MANAGEMENT - TO MAKE YOUR MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS AND PROFITS BETTER. For the project and the business. For SME's and accidental project managers. Once you know, you know! www.cowshedprojects.com…

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S2 ep21 One of the most powerful tools to give you less to do 7:47

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Send us a text This week is all about giving you less to do. It’s possibly a brave step that will be hard to take but once you do you’ll see the benefits both for your projects, your business and most importantly yourself. AN EVEN BETTER WAY - COWSHED PROJECTS VALUE FOCUSED PROJECT MANAGEMENT - TO MAKE YOUR MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS AND PROFITS BETTER. For the project and the business. For SME's and accidental project managers. Once you know, you know! www.cowshedprojects.com…

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S2 ep20 - helplessness, the foundation to all greatness 8:18

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Send us a text The default setting when something happens or needs to happen is helplessness. It maybe only a passing feeling or it maybe a longer term trough. The key is to recognise it and use it. Delve in a bit further in this podcast. AN EVEN BETTER WAY - COWSHED PROJECTS VALUE FOCUSED PROJECT MANAGEMENT - TO MAKE YOUR MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS AND PROFITS BETTER. For the project and the business. For SME's and accidental project managers. Once you know, you know! www.cowshedprojects.com…

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S2 ep19 every business has its own personality - how to use it to make your projects and business slightly better 12:25

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Send us a text We all have personalities, even if it’s not that easy to always get on with. But so do a business, maybe not quite in the same way but they do. This episode’s delves into how that manifests itself and how you can use it to make better projects and results for your business. AN EVEN BETTER WAY - COWSHED PROJECTS VALUE FOCUSED PROJECT MANAGEMENT - TO MAKE YOUR MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS AND PROFITS BETTER. For the project and the business. For SME's and accidental project managers. Once you know, you know! www.cowshedprojects.com…

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S2 ep 18 - why you should celebrate failure for better projects and businesses 9:20

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Send us a text Failure, no one wants this but it happens. Mistakes gets made and things don’t go as planned. It’s part of being human. This week is about why it’s so important to get slightly more exceptional businesses and projects to embrace this. AN EVEN BETTER WAY - COWSHED PROJECTS VALUE FOCUSED PROJECT MANAGEMENT - TO MAKE YOUR MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS AND PROFITS BETTER. For the project and the business. For SME's and accidental project managers. Once you know, you know! www.cowshedprojects.com…

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S2 ep 17 - Unwelcomeness breeds Unwelcomeness - smile 9:18

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Send us a text This week a very simple thing to make your projects and businesses better - smile! Yes simple but not something that always gets done! So make yourself welcoming and gets better results. Listen to the podcasts to find out a bit more. AN EVEN BETTER WAY - COWSHED PROJECTS VALUE FOCUSED PROJECT MANAGEMENT - TO MAKE YOUR MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS AND PROFITS BETTER. For the project and the business. For SME's and accidental project managers. Once you know, you know! www.cowshedprojects.com…

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S2 ep16 empathy why is it so important not just for a better business but better projects 12:27

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Send us a text People make projects and businesses better. If we can get the best out of people we can get the best out of a project and for a business. Understanding and working with people needs empathy and understanding empathy is not always as straightforward as it may seem. This week empathy, what is it? AN EVEN BETTER WAY - COWSHED PROJECTS VALUE FOCUSED PROJECT MANAGEMENT - TO MAKE YOUR MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS AND PROFITS BETTER. For the project and the business. For SME's and accidental project managers. Once you know, you know! www.cowshedprojects.com…

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S2 ep15 let’s give negativity a good name 15:15

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Send us a text Negativity is inevitable, there are always at least 2 sides to a story, ways of doing things, unknowns, risk and fear especially in the project process. Let’s work with it and make our projects and businesses better for it. This week the podcast focuses on 2 areas where negativity can be turned into positives. AN EVEN BETTER WAY - COWSHED PROJECTS VALUE FOCUSED PROJECT MANAGEMENT - TO MAKE YOUR MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS AND PROFITS BETTER. For the project and the business. For SME's and accidental project managers. Once you know, you know! www.cowshedprojects.com…

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S2 esp14 - try, but how and what when you hit project paralysis 12:04

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Send us a text We all try right? But sometimes it feels like we are stuck. Especially in projects when you seem to be all going round in circles. This episodes focuses on getting out of that cycle and moving forward again. AN EVEN BETTER WAY - COWSHED PROJECTS VALUE FOCUSED PROJECT MANAGEMENT - TO MAKE YOUR MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS AND PROFITS BETTER. For the project and the business. For SME's and accidental project managers. Once you know, you know! www.cowshedprojects.com…

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S2 esp 13 complexity - the nightmare you never knew you had and how to solve it 14:03

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Send us a text This week complexity. It’s a nightmare that will haunt you without you knowing. Find out what it it is, where it manifests itself and how using some of the 9 rules to exceptional management of projects, you can mitigate it to make your projects and business more exceptional AN EVEN BETTER WAY - COWSHED PROJECTS VALUE FOCUSED PROJECT MANAGEMENT - TO MAKE YOUR MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS AND PROFITS BETTER. For the project and the business. For SME's and accidental project managers. Once you know, you know! www.cowshedprojects.com…

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S2 esp 12 - the 9 rules to exceptional management of projects for the business and the project. Why? 9:44

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Send us a text This week a summary of the last 9 weeks of the 9 rules to exceptional management of projects for the projects and the business. An overview of why these 9 rules and why they work. This is a short informal podcast to give you was to make your management of projects exceptional for both the business and the project. AN EVEN BETTER WAY - COWSHED PROJECTS VALUE FOCUSED PROJECT MANAGEMENT - TO MAKE YOUR MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS AND PROFITS BETTER. For the project and the business. For SME's and accidental project managers. Once you know, you know! www.cowshedprojects.com…

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S2 esp 11 - rule 9 don’t do it if you don’t need to 11:54

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Send us a text The last of the 9 rules to exceptional management of projects for your business and the project is don’t do it if you don’t need to! Sounds obvious maybe but how often do you ask yourself is this making things better? This episode covers some example as, reasons and solution to maybe a controversial rule but certainly one that will make your business and projects better when understood and implemented well. AN EVEN BETTER WAY - COWSHED PROJECTS VALUE FOCUSED PROJECT MANAGEMENT - TO MAKE YOUR MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS AND PROFITS BETTER. For the project and the business. For SME's and accidental project managers. Once you know, you know! www.cowshedprojects.com…

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S2 esp10 - rule 8 - be honest, competent and consistent 13:49

2 years ago13:49

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Send us a text This week rule 8 of how to get exceptional results for your project and business. - be honest, competent and consistent. Trust is so important with dealing with people and projects are a people oriented environment. Trust lets projects flow, allows collaboration, gives momentum all important to be efficient and get the best from a projects quality and financially. This episode explains how that is earned. A podcast of tips, techniques and lessons learned to make your projects and business results exceptional. AN EVEN BETTER WAY - COWSHED PROJECTS VALUE FOCUSED PROJECT MANAGEMENT - TO MAKE YOUR MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS AND PROFITS BETTER. For the project and the business. For SME's and accidental project managers. Once you know, you know! www.cowshedprojects.com…

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S2 esp09 - rule 7 - respect responsibility 12:27

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Send us a text This week rule 7 of the rules to exceptional management of projects for the business and the project. Respect responsibility! To make the work as efficient as it can, keep communication clear and avoid wasting time and money you need to first give responsibility but then importantly respect it. A podcast of tips, techniques, lessons learned on how to improve your management of projects for the benefit of the project and your organisation. AN EVEN BETTER WAY - COWSHED PROJECTS VALUE FOCUSED PROJECT MANAGEMENT - TO MAKE YOUR MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS AND PROFITS BETTER. For the project and the business. For SME's and accidental project managers. Once you know, you know! www.cowshedprojects.com…

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S2 esp08 - rule 6 - enable and trust the right people - the 9 rules to make your management of projects better 15:03

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Send us a text This week a three sided rule. Trust, enable and get right. These three things if done well together will get you great projects and business results. AN EVEN BETTER WAY - COWSHED PROJECTS VALUE FOCUSED PROJECT MANAGEMENT - TO MAKE YOUR MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS AND PROFITS BETTER. For the project and the business. For SME's and accidental project managers. Once you know, you know! www.cowshedprojects.com…

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S2 esp07 - rule 5 understand - communicate effectively - the 9 rules to make your management of projects better 8:57

2 years ago8:57

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Send us a text Rule 5 - understand . For better manager of projects for the project and the business. This episode explains why making sure you focus on understanding benefits your project and business in two very important ways in the world of projects. Bring success, value and elevating your projects. Sunny chases squirrels, I give you an overview of the rule. It’s a short informal podcast on tips, ideas, thoughts and techniques to make the management of your projects better, not only for the project but business. If you want any more information or help contact me at www.cowshedprojects.com AN EVEN BETTER WAY - COWSHED PROJECTS VALUE FOCUSED PROJECT MANAGEMENT - TO MAKE YOUR MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS AND PROFITS BETTER. For the project and the business. For SME's and accidental project managers. Once you know, you know! www.cowshedprojects.com…

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S2 esp 06 - rule 4 - communicate effectively - the 9 rules to make your management of projects better 6:11

2 years ago6:11

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Send us a text This week rule 4 of the 9 rules to project success for your project and your business Communicate effectively The management of projects is essentially about the management of information. But it is the communication of that information to the right places, at the right time, in the right way for the project and to the business that makes a project a success. It’s not easy and it’s not always best done the same. This is an informal podcast about the management of your projects not just for the project but for the business. Bit of a blog cast! It’s a series of tips, thoughts, ideas, techniques that could make your business and projects better. AN EVEN BETTER WAY - COWSHED PROJECTS VALUE FOCUSED PROJECT MANAGEMENT - TO MAKE YOUR MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS AND PROFITS BETTER. For the project and the business. For SME's and accidental project managers. Once you know, you know! www.cowshedprojects.com…

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S2 esp 05 - rule 3 - look forward - the 9 rules to make your management of projects better 12:51

2 years ago12:51

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Send us a text This week rule 3 of the 9 rules to project success for your project and your business Look forward Projects move quick, or they should! If you have a backwards looking mentality then they get bogged down. Yes things don’t go to plan, unexpected things happen. As soon as you dwell you loose value. The first act has to be to look forward for a positive outcome and maximum value. This is an informal podcast about the management of your projects not just for the project but for the business. Bit of a blog cast! It’s a series of tips, thoughts, ideas, techniques that could make your business and projects better. AN EVEN BETTER WAY - COWSHED PROJECTS VALUE FOCUSED PROJECT MANAGEMENT - TO MAKE YOUR MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS AND PROFITS BETTER. For the project and the business. For SME's and accidental project managers. Once you know, you know! www.cowshedprojects.com…

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S2 esp 04 - Rule 2 - every project is different - the 9 rules to make your management of projects better 12:25

2 years ago12:25

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Send us a text This week rule 2 of the 9 rules to project success for your project and your business Every project is different If you don’t recognise that due to the nature of a project even the ones that seem the same aren’t then you won’t get the true value from the project for the business. Either from missed opportunities or wasted resource. This is an informal podcast about the management of your projects not just for the project but for the business. Bit of a blog cast! It’s a series of tips, thoughts, ideas, techniques that could make your business and projects better. AN EVEN BETTER WAY - COWSHED PROJECTS VALUE FOCUSED PROJECT MANAGEMENT - TO MAKE YOUR MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS AND PROFITS BETTER. For the project and the business. For SME's and accidental project managers. Once you know, you know! www.cowshedprojects.com…

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S2 esp 03 - Rule 1 'the project is for the business' - the 9 rules to make your management of projects better. 12:33

2 years ago12:33

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Send us a text There are many ways out there to manage projects well. They all work, in the right circumstance. But are not aimed at making them work for the business or getting the best results in any circumstance. CS projects comes at projects from a slightly different way. One that recognises that a method is a difficult restrctive thing to implement for most companies and that each project may require a different method. But there are ways that all projects can be better and have a set of rules that make this happen. The first is - 'the project is for the business' Listen to fin out more and how focusing on this will make your project and business better. AN EVEN BETTER WAY - COWSHED PROJECTS VALUE FOCUSED PROJECT MANAGEMENT - TO MAKE YOUR MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS AND PROFITS BETTER. For the project and the business. For SME's and accidental project managers. Once you know, you know! www.cowshedprojects.com…

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S2 esp 02 - How to make your management of projects better, it’s simple! 9:02

2 years ago9:02

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Send us a text This week is again focusing on a massive subject, how to make your management of projects better!! Obviously I can't give you the definitive answer to your business, but the best way to approach it and how to achieve it. So have a listen and begin your journey, elevate your management of projects through focused incremental improvements. In the areas you need. Get better value out of your projects for your business. AN EVEN BETTER WAY - COWSHED PROJECTS VALUE FOCUSED PROJECT MANAGEMENT - TO MAKE YOUR MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS AND PROFITS BETTER. For the project and the business. For SME's and accidental project managers. Once you know, you know! www.cowshedprojects.com…

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S2 esp 01 - How to manage a project beware the tricky middle blurghhhh 13:56

2 years ago13:56

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Send us a text This week we tackle the simple subject of how to manage a project in around 10 mins. Of course its not a complete guide but its focuses on the complexities of the tricky middle process of turning an idea into something real. Its an over view of the full project lifecycle management and making sure every stage of a project is understood and coherent from start to finish, with the next one! If you can get this right you can maximise your projects potential from design to build, to benefit your business and achieve genuine value. AN EVEN BETTER WAY - COWSHED PROJECTS VALUE FOCUSED PROJECT MANAGEMENT - TO MAKE YOUR MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS AND PROFITS BETTER. For the project and the business. For SME's and accidental project managers. Once you know, you know! www.cowshedprojects.com…

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Summer season 1:23

2 years ago1:23

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Send us a text Sitting in the corner takes a break - it’s time to evolve! For season 2 AN EVEN BETTER WAY - COWSHED PROJECTS VALUE FOCUSED PROJECT MANAGEMENT - TO MAKE YOUR MANAGEMENT OF PROJECTS AND PROFITS BETTER. For the project and the business. For SME's and accidental project managers. Once you know, you know! www.cowshedprojects.com…

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Episode 30 - communication 4 - who the hell do I speak to 8:20

2 years ago8:20