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What we learnt on our journey to ISO 27001 certification
As Aspira turns 15 years old this year, we achieved ISO27001:2017 certification: the international standard for Information Security. The basic
Aspira achieve ISO 27001:2017 Certification
“Delivering a company Information Security Management System and achieving ISO certification is a true team effort. The breadth of information
The Benefits of Aligning sales and marketing
Misaligned teams have trouble coordinating, operate with separate information, and miss goals and benchmarks because their metrics and data are different. Separate
Relationship Building – The Key to Business Success
As a parent of two teenagers, I have watched with interest their evolution in building relationships, and the importance of
Value Stream Map – A view from Above
In our busy and dynamic business environment, we all are driven by one common target: “Providing a great service to
Your Life as a Project
In the era of Great Reshuffle, it is relatively easier to move to another contract/role. However, with that easiness comes
Aspira’s Nearshore Outsourcing from Portugal
The Portugal nearshore concept was primarily borne out of an IT skill shortage across our portfolio of clients with demand
Agile Software Development Practices
Many people believe that Agile is a new concept, and it is something most developers would have to ramp upon.
The Importance of Project Management Training
Life-long learning is a reality in the 21st century – with the pace of change we all need to develop
Aspira Employee Spotlight Series with Martha O’Donovan, Resourcing Manager
As the Resourcing Manager, Martha’s role is to support and optimize the performance of the Resource Acquisition Team to maximize
The Leadership Fundamentals – What are they?
Leadership has and always will be a popular topic of Thought Leadership. Throughout history, we can point to good and
Change Management: A View from the Ground
It was quite interesting to be away from work on Annual Leave, for many, work is a place where there
Machine Learning Algorithm: Linear Regression
Following on from my previous blog: How does Machine Learning work, this blog will go into more technical detail about
NFTs – What are they?
A few years ago, in a meeting with a banking client, they used the word “fungible”. I love learning new
PMOs: Surviving the Toddler Years
My son is two and a half. Two and a half and full of toddler curiosity and stubbornness. The ubiquitous
A Stepped Approach to Business Application Integration – Part 1
When performing discovery and requirements gathering for a new business applications project, it’s vital to get a sense of the
So you might think Agile is new, but you’d be wrong
The title may sound provocative, and that’s on purpose because I’m going to try to convince you that the principles
Why you should consider outsourcing your Cloud Technology Project
Cloud-based business solutions are now an intrinsic part of enterprise architecture as organisations move from “cloud adoption” to “cloud maturity”
Emotional Intelligence In The Workplace – Part 2 – Self Awareness & Self Regulation
In Part 1 of my blog, Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace, I spoke about the importance of Empathy – and
Aspira announces three significant appointments to its executive team
Aspira is delighted to announce several significant changes to Aspira’s executive team. Peter Ryan, MD of Aspira Europe, has been
Emotional Intelligence in the workplace – Part 1 – Empathy
It can be tempting to interpret things as simply black or white, good or bad, wrong or right. But the
Thought Leadership
When approached to write on this subject, I did what every self-respecting professional would do first …. I googled it!
Aspira Employee Spotlight Series with Gillian Whelan Head of Training
Gillian Whelan is Head of Training and Account Management at Aspira. With a background in project and program delivery, and
Aspira Employee Spotlight Series with Stephen Pearse, Head of Biz Apps
Stephen Pearse is the Head of Business Applications in Aspira. Aspira are a Microsoft Gold Partner and primarily focuses on
Aspira Employee Spotlight Series with Thomas McGrath, Head of Business Consulting
Thomas McGrath is the Head of Business Consulting with Aspira and comes from a broad background of Business & Technical
Aspira Employee Spotlight Series with Peter Ryan, Global Sales Director
Peter is Managing Director (Europe) & Global Sales Director of Aspira. Peter leads the mainland European division of this leading
Can Artificial Intelligence Replace a Project Manager?
A skilled project manager can take a project from facing disaster to glowing references from the stakeholders following an unquestionable