APM Blogs

After nearly seven years in project management, I realised I’d hit that moment.

Who would have thought that the topic of the current series of the Apprentice would have generated so much activity in the project management blogosphere? Almost as much as the Linkedin discussion on what should be the project managers theme tune - 79 comments and counting! In the Parallel Training blog, Paul Naybour has been talking about Lord Sugars capability as the project sponsor which prompted the question about which project His Lordship  is actually sponsoring? Answer the one that maximises his personal profile and the BBCs ratings.

When we talk about success in the workplace, we often focus on productivity, performance and outcomes.

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

Summer 2020, it’s quite a time to be reflecting on our profession.

The past few months have accelerated tech adoption in project management.

In the last decade, there has been much emphasis on carbon footprint reduction in new infrastructure projects as we need to meet sustainability goals and remain environmentally friendly with minimum carbon emissions.

How our cities will evolve in future is a topic of perennial interest, but it has come particularly to the forefront since the COVID-19 pandemic and the dramatic shift in working patterns that it triggered.

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.