Name: Jane RoydenWhy did you decide to become a volunteer with APM?I was introduced to the APM by a colleague who had been a member for number of years, initially going along with him to a People SIG workshop, and gradually taking a more active role. I don’t think there was a point where I actually made a decision to volunteer – it was more organic – and it’s only recently that I would have described what I’ve been doing as ‘volunteering’. At the first workshops I attended, I was interested in the topic that was being explored (mentoring), and found myself being able to actively...
Dayner ProudfootThursday, November 8, 2012 - 14:03
Marking APM’s 40th anniversary the History of project management video celebrates four amazing decades of the profession. Narrated by APM president Dr Martin Barnes CBE, this short film takes you on a journey through the most significant projects over the last forty years and showcases how integral project management was to their success.Project management has come a long way since the creation of APM in 1972. It is a profession that is still thriving and driving towards a world in which all projects succeed. That is something every project manager should be proud of. To show how great this...
Name: Alastair LairdMembership grade: MAPMJob title: International Business DirectorCompany: Project Time & Cost (PT&C)How did you get into project management? Although I have a background in Nuclear Sector and a Degree in Physics, I may sometimes introduce myself by saying that "I used to be a physicist but I am alright now". No offence to Physicists (and I am very proud of my nuclear background) but when you have a real passion for delivery it's just a matter of time before your realise that project management is where your happiest. For me, a project, a...
Name: Patryk FraczykMembership grade: StudentWhy did you become a member of APM?After graduation, I wanted to pursue my interest and to continue learning more about project management. The breadth of knowledge and practical experience present in the APM supported my initiative. I also found getting to know the industry and project managers very helpful when embarking on a career. This, I believe, helps me to understand the profession and its challenges.How did you get into project management?During my undergraduate degree, I was involved in projects within an international student...
Name: Andy BawdenMembership grade: Associate memberJob title: European Product Development ManagerCompany: Morningstar Inc.Why did you become a member of APM? The information, support and the access materials and events provided by the APM has been invaluable to me throughout my career, and I was keen to belong to a professional body that truly represents what is current and fresh in professional project management, and that it has support, development and networking at the heart of what it does.How did you get into project management? I have been involved in project...
On this day in 1972, 78 people paid their £1 subscription to become the first members of the Association for Project Management (APM). Back then the Association was simply known as the British arm of INTERNET – an organisation that later became the International Project Management Association (IPMA). Forty years later APM is now the largest professional body of its kind in Europe with over 19,700 individual and 500 corporate members.A lot has happened in 40 years. Most notably is APM President Martin Barnes (pictured right alongside APM Chairman Mike Nichols) creating the Time-Cost-Quality...
Name: Tim WarrenMembership Grade: AssociateJob Title: Managing ConsultantCompany: BMT Hi-Q Sigma LtdWhy did you become a member of the APM?When I joined BMT Hi-Q Sigma in 2006 I noticed that a lot of my colleagues were members of the APM. Whilst providing risk management advice to the MOD on one of their largest procurement programmes and, after attending a couple of APM Branch and SIG events, it became apparent to me that issues facing Risk Managers were similar across all industries and sectors. Joining the APM placed me in the perfect forum to learn from my...
Name: Dr David Hillson Membership grade: Honorary Fellow Job title: The Risk Doctor Company: Risk Doctor & Partners Why did you become a member of APM? As a new and inexperienced junior project manager in 1984 I knew I had lots to learn (I still do). I wanted to be part of a professional association where I could meet people who knew more than me and who were prepared to share their knowledge and experience (I met lots). I also thought APM membership would be good for my career (it was). How did you get into project management? Like many others, I was an “...
Project is the leading UK publication for project professionals. Published 12 times a year, it is distributed free to all APM members and is available on subscription to non-members. As ’The voice of project management’, Project embraces all aspects of the project management community and is currently read in more than 70 countries worldwide.Editorial Project’s primary focus is on people and projects, and its aim is to be ‘available everywhere, to everyone’ with an interest in projects. It retains an independent voice and considers all editorial suggestions (subject to Project...
