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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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

Supporting people in demanding roles and life transitions Some people have a particular ability to sense what is at play in complex situations. Ayung is one of them. From an early age, she developed a fine awareness of inner states, subtle tensions and imbalances that move through both individuals and organisations. This sensitivity, shaped by […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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? […]

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 […]

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, […]

The challenge of each estimate is to identify the most realistic value possible, so that at the end of the project, the difference between the estimated value and the actual value is as small as possible. To get as close as possible to this realistic value, I use the following approach: The pi-figure method The […]