The Change Request Document outlines the scope of the review and places the review in the wider context of APM strategy. Please see this document as a useful resources for the review group that outlines the scope and objectives of the review, the resources required for the review and provides deadlines for the review to deliver recommendations to the APM executive.To download a copy of the Change Request Document please follow the link below
Peter Taylor entertained us beautifully at Leeds Met on Wednesday evening with an amusing reminder of how simple it can be the get projects right if only we would learn the “art of laziness”. With a fantastic juxtaposition of references to Monty Python, Prussian generals and classical philosophers, Peter took us on a totally common sense based journey from the start, through the middle, to the end of successful project delivery. Or as he put it from the thick start, via the thin middle to the thick end... remembering above all to “breathe normally”.His presentation can be viewed below. ...
DateWednesday 5th June 2013Time6:00 pm Networking and refreshments6:30 pm Presentation 8:00 pm Close VenueLeeds Metropolitan University, Room 118, Northern Terrace, Leeds LS2 8AJ Presented byAnne ParkerCPDUp to 2hours (find out more about CPD)CostAPM members:Employees of APM Corporate Members:Non members:FreeFree£10 Mindfulness is a series of techniques sweeping the western world that improves brain efficiency. This talk will explain how the techniques work and what value they can add to the life of a busy project manager.Projects with multiple requirements, timescale pressures,...
DateTuesday 25th June 2013Time6:00 pm Networking and refreshments6:30 pm Presentation 7:45 pm Close VenueO2 UK, Arlington Business Centre, Millshaw Park Lane, Leeds LS11 0NEPresented byTom Taylor, President of APMCPDUp to 2hours (find out more about CPD)CostAPM members:Employees of APM Corporate Members:Non members:FreeFree£10This interactive presentation will investigate over twenty techniques to avoid, stimulate and recognise creativity when dealing with problems.For those who like to be busy multitasking, or are easily bored while attending such events, there will be a number of grisly,...
On the evening of 12th March, The Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire branch in conjunction with the Benefits Management SIG hosted an insightful event at Sheffield Hallam University on the current initiatives in Benefits Management. Focusing on practical examples from the speaker’s own benefits management experiences within their organisations. Please click below in order to view some of the presentation slides: Benefits Management: Practice makes perfect? - By Richard Breese from Association for Project ManagementKeeping Benefits Management simple, alive and workable in BT - by...
DateWednesday 15th May 2013Time6:00 pm Networking and refreshments6:30 pm Presentation followed by branch AGM8:00 pm Close VenueRoom 222, Leeds Metropolitan University, Northern Terrace, Leeds LS2 8AJ Presented byPeter TaylorCPDUp to 2hours (find out more about CPD)CostAPM members:Employees of APM Corporate Members:Non members:FreeFree£10 Progress isn't made by early risers. It's made by lazy men trying to find easier ways to do something’. Learn about the art of productive laziness with the lazy project manager; understanding what is meant by the ‘productive lazy’ approach to projects (...
Over 70 volunteers gathered in Newcastle-upon-Tyne last weekend for the latest APM volunteers’ forum.The weekend saw presentations and discussions on a number of different topics including APM’s approach to knowledge management, the definition of project success, improving meetings with the use of technology and APM’s plans for engagement with future professionals.The three day event included a presentation by the APM Yorkshire & North Lincolnshire and APM South East branches on their recent study visit to examine how NASA manages their knowledge. One of the interesting discoveries made...
DateTuesday 12th March 2013Time6:00pm Networking and refreshments6:30pm Presentation 8:00pm CloseVenueStoddart Building, Sheffield Hallam University, City Campus, Howard Street, Sheffield S1 1WBPresented byNicola Haywood Alexander, Viren Lall & Richard BreeseCPDUp to 2 hours (find out more about CPD)CostAPM members:Employees of APM Corporate Members:Non members:FreeFree£10This event brings together the APM Benefits Management SIG and theYorkshire and North Lincolnshire branch to share the current initiatives in Benefits Management (BM) aimed at practitioners.Although benefits management...
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This presentation was conducted by Peter Glynne to the Yorkshire & North Lincolnshire APM membership providing a practical insight into the realisation of benefits on Tuesday 5th February at Leeds Met. Please click below to view details of the presentation slides:Benefits realisation: Getting beyond the smoke and mirros from Association for Project Management
Name: Dr Ed WallingtonMembership grade: AssociateVolunteer role: Committee member on the Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire branch.Why did you decide to become a volunteer with APM?I decided to become a volunteer for the APM so as to contribute to the direction that APM is taking, and to support the translation of project management theory and best practice into the wider operational environment. A further driver was self development opportunities through involvement in wider project management activities.What benefits have you gained from being an APM volunteer?The benefits to...
