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Perspectives on organisational intelligence
Reflections from our practice around governance, team dynmaics, project management and evolving ways of working.
When experience kills innovation: learning to unlearn in order to create better
On the steep paths of organisational life, experience is often our safety rope. It reassures, guides, and protects. It marks out the trail, shows us shortcuts, and helps avoid pitfalls. But if we rely on it too heavily, it can become a trap. Because what we learned yesterday may blind us today. What if experience […]
Elevating collective awareness: The path of a living organisation
In spring, the snow melts and paths begin to reappear. The mountain becomes accessible once again—along with it, a powerful metaphor for how we can rethink our organizations: not as structures to manage, but as human “rope teams” seeking elevation, clarity, and collective intelligence. This path is one we explore daily—both with our clients and […]
Check-in at meetings: the secret of high-performance, committed teams
Cultivating connection and emotional intelligence Check-ins – or inclusion rounds – at the start of a session have become an essential practice in many teams, adding significant value to group dynamics. This ritualisation of emotional expression offers considerable benefits that go beyond mere formalities. What are the benefits? The conditions for an efficient check-in For […]
Project management: Simon Rowell’s experience at the University of Neuchâtel
How can you apply a project management method in an institutional environment where there may be limited room for manoeuvre? Simon Rowell, Academic Coordinator at the Faculty of Science of the University of Neuchâtel, completed the Circular Project Management training as part of his CAS in Public Management. He shares his experience and explains what […]
Planning Poker: estimate, prioritise and make decisions together
Planning Poker is a collaborative method that allows each member of a team to assess a task or option using a set of cards. Each person chooses a card without knowing what the others have selected, then all cards are revealed simultaneously. Differences in estimates then become the starting point for discussion. Widely used in […]
Meeting Ayung Dari: bringing creativity back into the way we work
Creativity isn’t just for artists For Ayung Dari, creativity is part of how we observe, experiment, adapt and find answers when our usual habits are no longer enough. It isn’t limited to artistic creation. It also appears when we make an unexpected connection, look at a situation differently or imagine another way of doing things. […]
Cross Boards: An innovation in SME governance
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play a crucial role in the economy, but many of them face recurring challenges in terms of governance and strategic decision-making. Often, in the absence of resources or formal structures such as a board of directors or advisory committee, these businesses are forced to rely on the shoulders of their […]
Prefix is evolving and changing
Reason for being Ten years after its creation, Prefix is gradually changing its DNA, evolving from a mission centred on project management expertise to a focus on developing new organisational management solutions. By organisational management solutions, we mean all aspects requiring management and control within an organisation, such as : Values Integrating new talents To […]
Why do organisations have everything to lose by neglecting to manage their project portfolio?
Project portfolio management is often neglected, if not totally absent, in many organisations. The most common justification given is lack of time or the complexity of such an approach, whereas in reality it is often a question of a lack of awareness of the importance of this aspect in running an organisation. Why does an […]
How do you manage time and cost overruns on your projects?
Among the many challenges faced by project managers, time and budget overruns stand out as one of the most frequently encountered problems. These overruns can compromise the success of a project and have a significant impact on your organisation and its stakeholders. How can project managers overcome these obstacles to achieve the desired end result? […]
From organisational assessment to project management autonomy: Michel Burla’s experience at Centravo
How can an organisation identify its priorities before deciding where to act? At Centravo, the process began with an assessment that revealed a need to strengthen project management skills and culture. This assessment, an early version of Bilan360, led to training followed by mentoring for project managers. Michel Burla shares this journey and the changes […]
Why isn’t anyone using the potential of the Project Management Triangle?
What does the Triangle represent? The Project Management Triangle, sometimes called the Magic Triangle, is a universally recognised concept. There are various interpretations of it, but they all reflect the major constraints that frame a project. Here, I will use a representation of the Triangle that illustrates four constraints common to all projects: Result, Time, […]