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The four ways your leadership is killing your project, and how to change it.
9th of Apr 2019
Growing up, my favourite Star Trek Next Generation character was Commander Will Riker. And I’ll admit it, I may have…
Making the dream of Aspira Europe a reality
2nd of Apr 2019
When I flew into Amsterdam recently, I had plenty of time to think about what Aspira has achieved…
Internship – Putting theory into practice
27th of Mar 2019
As part of my college course, I started a six month internship with Aspira in January. At last, the chance…
From denial to acceptance: The five stages of navigating unexpected change
20th of Mar 2019
The Kübler-Ross model lists the five emotional stages that we go through when dealing with grief. These are first denial,…
Reflecting on the Ireland Chapter of PMI’s National Conference 2019
7th of Mar 2019
Just six months ago, Aspira CEO Pat Lucey suggested I consider applying for the role of Project Manager for the…
Diploma in Project Management
26th of Feb 2019
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
14th of Feb 2019
Irish Enterprise IT Company opens office in Amsterdam and announces 30 new jobs Irish Ambassador to the Netherlands officially opens…
Benefit Resolutions and Getting Fit: How to apply project management principles to real life
12th of Feb 2019
It is now early February, so it’s time to start thinking about my New Year Resolutions. Yes, I know the…
Guest blog: A sneak peek into choosing an Independent Consultants Life
1st of Feb 2019
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?
22nd of Jan 2019
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
15th of Jan 2019
The Holy Grail for project managers is trying to get all the work done on time and within budget. However…
Aspira Highlights 2018
21st of Dec 2018
It has been an amazing year for the Aspira team. As 2018 draws to a close, we’ve reflected on some…
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