

Managing projects according to the latest trends
With agile methods all the rage, the role of the project leader is changing but remains as vital as ever ‘Agility’ is well and truly in...


Documentation and agile IT projects: never the twain shall meet?
What is the place of technical documentation in agile projects? During one of the projects I was running, a colleague came up to me and...


Clearly defined roles and responsibilities – a source of freedom
All the world's a stage, And all the men and women merely players … And one man in his time plays many parts – William Shakespeare Do you...


Project manager vs People manager: two identical jobs?
Let’s say you’re a great project manager. Does that automatically mean you’ll be a good people manager? Or vice versa? This question came...


Setting ambitious targets and remaining zen - is it possible?
As a professional project manager, I pride myself on being well organised. I set and reach my goals in all aspects of my life, all while...


In 2021, I wish you joy!
The joy felt in all these small moments of life, whatever the big issues of the moment. The past year has been difficult, in a different...


Stop listening to the monkey
“They cannot take away our self-respect if we do not give it to them” Gandhi Someone explained to me one day that a manager must always...


Liberated company – dream or reality?
And what if agile methods were a stepping stone? For many years I’ve taken a keen interest in project management based on agile methods....


Open communication channels – getting it right
How to discuss a problem effectively and only when needed


Keeping a balance between pragmatism and perfectionism
A few avenues to explore Marakoudja has four core values that permeate everything we do: pragmatism, passion, transparency and...

