Posts by Craig

Over a glass of wine and good conversation with a respected anthropologist, I discovered that consulting and anthropology are in many ways similar and require many of the same talents. Anthropology describes the impact of humans on humans – their cultures, tools, techniques, traditions, values, economic mechanisms, and struggles for prestige. Anthropologists study the culture…

We have all encountered this experience at least once in our life: You have had a week that brought you to your knees and the thought of interacting with strangers automatically triggers a frustrated sigh. Despite your desire to simply climb into bed and rest your mind, you get into your car and prepare yourself…

The successful organisation of the future will operate very differently than today. You need to understand how it will look and behave and take the most appropriate actions to help your employees and clients succeed. Connect with MAC Consulting to learn more about our workforce of the future service offering.

Business Case Analysis - What a Project Manager should know: Part 3 In part 2 of this article we looked at the various components of the Business Case that should be considered. In this part we dive into the various aspects of Business Case costing, and highlight important considerations. When is a savings not a savings: Cost…

Business Case Analysis - What a Project Manager should know: Part 2 In part 1 of this article we looked at the importance of the Business Case, and where it should fall in the lifecycle of a project. In this part we dive into the components that make up a Business Case. How to Write a Business…

There was a time in the not too distant past when the only type of financial justification required for an internal Information Technology (I.T.) project was that the end-user wanted it and they would take the allocated charge back. Today, the approval of a major systems project usually entails the development of a complete business…

Changing times has accelerated the inevitable. It has exposed underlying problems that were always there. It’s here and it’s about survival. Remember the good old days when you could take months or even years to make critical strategic decisions? Those days are gone. Decisions need to be made now and action taken immediately. In order…

True agility is “being agile” supported by “doing agile in the right way”. When embarking on an agile transformation journey, there are many ways of working (methodologies and practices) to consider that promise agility. However, the right choice depends on factors specific to each organisation. In this video we explore some of the reasons why…

Today, organisations are faced with more uncertainty than ever before, and the ability to remain stable and excel during these changing times has now become the make or break factor. Rapidly responding to, expecting and embracing change enables organisational stability and optimal business continuity. In this video, we explore some of the typical challenges that…