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Common issues project teams face – and how to overcome them
The very definition of a project manager’s role means that human resource challenges are often underestimated, in the hope that they
4 Reasons to work for Aspira
1. You’ll never stop learningAt Aspira, training and development provision is one of our key services. We are renowned globally
An introduction to SharePoint
There are many tools out there that enable businesses to improve their processes, increase productivity and improve teamwork between their
Thoughts on change: Project Management Institute refresh brand
For an organisation that is all about delivering change, it is interesting to see the reaction to the Project Management Institute’s
Lean in and become a ScrumMaster
Most software development teams are either agile or leaning towards agile. Scrum has revolutionised IT and has trended significantly in
Connecting the dots
One of my earliest memories is seeing the above picture of the Taj Mahal in a Ladybird book and being
The move towards Intelligent Business Applications
Pivoting to Success Since Aspira was founded in 2007, it has had a Software Development team who design and deliver
How to manage your organisation’s digital security in the age of the cloud
Internet based technology and cloud is now central in everything we do, shaping growth, disrupting industry landscapes and providing the
Are you the next Shane Lowry or Tiger Woods?
The career of a professional golfer is similar to that of a project manager in many ways, and not just
Five skills every Project Manager should have
Mike Tyson is the youngest man to become heavyweight boxing champion of the world. More famously (in the world of
Delivering a fully-customised CRM system for Laya Healthcare
At Aspira, we regularly partner with leading organisations to deliver bespoke service packages. We teamed up with Irish healthcare insurance
6 ways Resourcing can solve hiring needs
In recent months, the talent pool in Ireland has become more competitive. Many multinational companies have set up their European
Aspira celebrates twelve years of operations
The world has changed a lot over the past twelve years. In 2007, the Motorola Razr was the world’s
Three Tips To Influencing Without Authority
The 2019 PMI EMEA Congress kicks off in Dublin next week, where I will deliver an interactive session on the
PMI EMEA Congress comes to Dublin
This month will see the biggest international event in the project management (PM) world come to Dublin. It will
Bottom-up Initiative Power
It is often acknowledged that innovation and initiative come from groundswell movements. It is important for society and organisations
The four ways your leadership is killing your project, and how to change it.
Growing up, my favourite Star Trek Next Generation character was Commander Will Riker. And I’ll admit it, I may
Making the dream of Aspira Europe a reality
When I flew into Amsterdam recently, I had plenty of time to think about what Aspira has achieved over the
Internship – Putting theory into practice
As part of my college course, I started a six month internship with Aspira in January. At last, the
From denial to acceptance: The five stages of navigating unexpected change
The Kübler-Ross model lists the five emotional stages that we go through when dealing with grief. These are first
Reflecting on the Ireland Chapter of PMI’s National Conference 2019
Just six months ago, Aspira CEO Pat Lucey suggested I consider applying for the role of Project Manager for
Diploma in Project Management
In February, I was invited to give an address and hand out awards at the annual graduation ceremony for
Irish Enterprise IT Company opens office in Amsterdam and announces 30 new jobs
14 February 2019: Aspira, the wholly Irish-owned consulting and IT project specialists, today announced the opening of their new mainland
Guest blog: A sneak peek into choosing an Independent Consultants Life
We invited Niamh Kelly to write this guest opinion piece about her personal experiences as an independent consultant. A job
Scope Change or Scope Creep?
I’ve worked as a Project Manager for over 20 years, predominately using the traditional predictive approach, better known as
Influence without Authority – how to ensure co-operation for a successful project delivery
The Holy Grail for project managers is trying to get all the work done on time and within budget.
Aspira Highlights 2018
It has been an amazing year for the Aspira team. As 2018 draws to a close, we’ve reflected on
