Sitting in the corner looking pretty

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Dec 2024

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A short informal podcast on the management of projects, project management and how you and your company can manage projects better, leadership and how business, business management and projects can integrate to get better value for your business from your projects …… while walking the dog. It’s here to help, hopefully entertain but not to tell you how to do your job, just give you the ideas, thoughts, tips. For more details or help with your projects and management of project get in touch, see www.cowshedprojects.com

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December 9, 2024Episode 88 min

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

Send us Fan Mail 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

October 14, 2024Episode 710 min

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

Send us Fan Mail 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

October 14, 2024Episode 611 min

S4 ep6 how to implement sensible cost control

Send us Fan Mail 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

September 30, 2024Episode 59 min

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

Send us Fan Mail 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

September 23, 2024Episode 410 min

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

Send us Fan Mail 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

September 23, 2024Episode 39 min

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

Send us Fan Mail 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

September 23, 2024Episode 210 min

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

Send us Fan Mail 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

September 23, 2024Episode 112 min

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

Send us Fan Mail 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

September 5, 2024Episode 1012 min

S3 ep10 PERT get better estimates get better results

Send us Fan Mail 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

July 22, 2024Episode 98 min

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

Send us Fan Mail 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