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It must be the buzziest APM event of the year.

We all know that Santa's workshop is one the great project management offices (PMOs).

It’s something of a cliché to say that a lot can happen in five years, but it doesn’t change the fact that we live in a volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous world.

By early 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic tipped the world of work on its head, project professionals were used to hearing about ‘the future of work’, ‘upskilling’ and more.

On the back of my last blog about neurodiversity in project management, I gave my interpretation of the term neurodiversity; and why it is critical that we consider the fact the people’s brains work differently; as part of project management.

The best and most successful projects usually require a top notch team collaborating on all cylinders throughout the engagement.

Early on in my career, I had a call from the post-room manager.

The benefits of an inclusive workplace are endless; from reduced turnover rates to improved customer satisfaction, but most importantly, improved employee engagement, innovative thinking and potential improvement in wellbeing and positive mental health.

As a neurodiverse individual myself, living with dyslexia and ADHD, I’ve seen how different ways of thinking can profoundly impact teams, projects, and ultimately, business outcomes.

As a project professional, you can’t expect to be an expert on everything.