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Miles Allibone-Dover is an apprentice at National Highways.

“Those who think their achievements can speak for themselves have a noble attitude but tend to be overlooked… If you want to be seen as ready for the next step, you have to make your ambition visible.

The summer 2024 edition of Project explores what goes wrong with UK major infrastructure projects.

OK, now I’ve grabbed your attention with that very un-British boast, time to tell the story behind the headline.

“I’m confident the manuscript will be delivered meeting the scope and quality requirements, on time and to budget.

When I was invited to talk at the APM Benefits and Value and Governance SIG Conference on the legacy of the London 2012 Olympic Park, I jumped at the opportunity.

The issue is – organisations don’t always manage their portfolio using recognised portfolio management processes or roles.

As a project professional, it’s vital to continue your learning – the only way we grow is by developing ourselves.

The busyness of a project manager’s day-to-day business means problems are often brushed aside with the hope that they will just disappear – which they rarely do.

Every year numerous surveys tell us the same things that we have been reading for the last 40 years – more projects fail than succeed.