One of the most frequently asked questions I receive is: how do I get started as a new project manager when I have limited experience? Any seasoned PM will know that the ability to demonstrate relevant experience counts when applying for new roles and attending interviews.
I joined the APM mentoring scheme (see how you can get involved with mentoring on the APM website) from its inception in early 2022, as I wanted to give back to the APM and the profession — this was certainly one of the best and personally most fulfilling ways of doing so.
If I gave you £100 million right now, what would you do with it? It’s a fun game to play, imagining how we might change our lives or even improving the world if we had absolutely no financial constraints.
At the start of any project the client will have an idea of what the project is intended to achieve; sometimes the idea is vague, sometimes clearly defined.
Experienced project managers often find themselves at a career crossroads.
If you’re a woman, working in a STEM sector can often mean you’re outnumbered and face barriers that men often don’t.
Leadership was the focus of the sell-out APM Women in Project Management Conference 2024, held in London in September.
Female engineers have been responsible for some of the greatest innovations and projects in history.
Wellbeing is thankfully becoming a topic that can be openly discussed in the workplace.
Attracting and recruiting the best talent is one of the most challenging aspects of any major project or transformation programme.