Management Guides & Insights

What is decarbonisation? Decarbonisation refers to the process of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, primarily carbon dioxide (CO2), in order to mitigate climate change and transition …

On the 17th November 2022, we attended a seminar in London to review the progress of the Thames Estuary Growth. The day was Chaired by …

With this week marking National Careers Week 2022 Provelio caught up with Operations Director, Jeremy Sneddon, to better understand the importance of investing in employees and in …

The Competition and Markets Authority has addressed the finding that “40% of green claims made by companies are misleading”. They have issued the “green claims …

At a time when the NHS has done so much during the COVID-19 crisis, it might seem unfair to point out the flaws in the …

Cop 26 included almost all the countries in the world gathered in November 2021, for a conference in Glasgow, which focused on climate change.  In …

Background  Historically, the construction industry has suffered enormously during turbulent economic conditions. But from the outset of the pandemic the Government made it very clear …

Projects do not always go according to plan. Sometimes they are delayed.  Sometimes they go well over budget.  On other occasions they simply do not …

Covid-19 has already exposed many of the things we do (mostly subconsciously) which we will not be able to do in the future. We need …

Technical knowledge is not the only requirement of a Project Manager.  Their most important role is to motivate everybody on the project to get the …

A decision-making project board will typically govern well run projects. The board are informed of updates through formal monthly reports. The PM will present the …

The most successful project leaders are clear about what they want. Not just as project objectives but right down to the end product and components.  …

Cyber threats have become a significant additional risk to business as can be determined from the following statistics: It is worth noting however that businesses …

Working to a method allows you to continuously improve your organisation and service delivery. Most projects follow the same broad approach to delivery – they …

How to Increase Innovation in your Teams The way we commonly work creates barriers to creativity and innovation in teams.  In this fourth blog by Dom …

How to get a Reliable Service Unlike a physical product, services are intangible and personal and can be delivered in many ways and styles.  Whilst …

Whilst marketing gurus say that we should spend a lot of time working out our USP (Unique Selling Proposition), it is a sobering thought that …

Chester Zoo is one of the most respected zoos in the world, with a fine reputation for its work in the field of conservation. Its …

Cyber-attacks are the scourge of modern businesses.  There are now serious responsibilities for business under the General Data Protection Responsibilities (GDPR).  Since cyber-attacks can very …

In Part 2 of this blog series, Dom Moorhouse of Method Grid and Paul Wilson of Provelio will focus on how the use of Method Grid has enabled them to improve …

Adopting a Method In this five-part series of blogs, Dom Moorhouse of Method Grid and Paul Wilson of Provelio discuss the opportunities for professional service firms to increase the …

Today, we will identify the 7 essential elements of quality assurance and will explain how valuable a Procedures Manual is in ensuring quality is met …

Purchasing and supply management is vital to every business and ultimately controls the profitability of the organisation. Whereas most people look to the organisations manpower …

It is difficult to deliver projects successfully, but there are measures that you can take to put you on the right track. One of those …

The key to fine-tuning your organisation is to follow a well-thought-out business plan or a Business Change Programme. There are six reasons for any business …

Email is the most useful tool in the modern business age, but most people fail to control it.  For many people their work comprises largely …

It’s is of vital importance to capture knowledge as your projects progress if you want to improve in the future. In this blog, we explain …

It does not matter what the performance level of your organisation is, there is always room for improving your organisation. Our Top 12 actions to …

An employer-employee relationship is both a financial and a social contract.  All employers rely on the skills and endeavour of their employees, who are prepared …

What makes Great Contract Delivery – Best Practice and Things to Avoid (Part 5) In this short series of blogs I have tried to outline …

The aim of contract administration is to fairly apply the terms and conditions of the signed contract.  This requires a mix of essential personal skills …

The last few blogs have set out how to capture the clients wishes and making them clear. The next stage is to make sure that …

Defining a contract is essential to running it efficiently. If it cannot be defined, the risk and management framework must be in place to manage …

The delivery phase of any contract is where the rubber meets the road.  All the plans, thinking, documentation, meetings and relationships to date are put …

As we get closer to Brexit, it is easy to lose confidence. However, the fact is that all organisations are capable of doing things differently …

Even in tough economic circumstances, it is beneficial for every business to think about growth. You can be sure that your competitors will be looking …

One of the most important tasks on any project is selecting Professional Advisers and Contractors.  Making the right choices has a direct effect on the …

What is Quality Assurance? All those planned and systematic actions necessary to provide adequate confidence that a product or service will satisfy given requirements for …

We work with many clients who quite correctly establish logs for capturing the lessons learnt from their programmes and projects.  These lessons are captured throughout …

All projects have risks (things that might happen) and issues (things that are happening) to deal with. This inherent uncertainty means that PMs must use …

It has never been easier to capture and generate business data.  You will find it in your HR systems, financial accounts and every operational department …

Whether you work on a temporary project, in an entrepreneur’s start-up or part of a large business or organisation, it is worth taking the time …

Most organisations use projects to implement change and that makes sense to most people. They are the vehicles that enable you to gather resources and …

I ran a masterclass last week for the RICS about strategic project management. One of the key messages was making sure you spend as much …