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How to kick start a project successfully

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When you want to kick start a project with several people you will need to do a bit of planning! Here are a few tried and tested ingredients for a successful project start. It might be appropriate to have two kick offs – one internal with the core project team and one with the core team and key stakeholders. Suggested […]

Step 5: Plan for the Known Unknowns – Project Planning

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A lot of creative projects often go down to the wire, they are complicated by their very nature and there may be huge unknowns, especially if the project balances on the ‘cutting edge’. We have gathered some useful tools to help you plan, ensure positive communication between the creators and client, how to create a timeline, and how to assess risks […]

Step 4: Harnessing the Power of Iteration

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Any creative project is an adventure. It will go through a number of diversions before it reaches its conclusion, new ideas will join your existing ones, you’ll meet obstacles that seem daunting and sometimes unconquerable, and you’ll have wonderful Eureka moments. You will have to slay the beast of doubt and offer up thanks and prayers to the Gods of […]