In consulting the real goal is to make people understand your ideas, not to show how much you know. Many professionals use complicated words and heavy technical terms because it sounds impressive. It may work in a classroom or at a conference but it does not help when you are guiding a client who needs clarity, not complexity.

Every business starts somewhere. In the early days, simplicity feels like the right choice. A small team, limited processes, single location operations and straightforward reporting needs do not call for a sophisticated system. Entry-level ERPs and lightweight cloud applications appear to solve the problem well enough. They are quick to set up, easy to learn and seem affordable.

Project management is one of the most critical activities in any organisation, whether it involves delivering client projects, managing production jobs or running large-scale internal initiatives. For decades, businesses have relied on specialised tools such as Microsoft Project and Primavera. These tools are excellent for scheduling, resource allocation and monitoring at the project manager level.