We’re now six months into social restrictions and lockdown measures in the UK, and coming to terms with what looks set to be a long haul towards a changed world.
Data sensitivity.
There are innumerable projects across the world that are in need of completion.
The annual Women in Project Management (WiPM) Conference 2024, Leadership Unpacked, wasn’t just another date on the calendar, it was an event that left a lasting impression.
Somewhere in your organisation are a group of individuals that keep your business running.
We need a radical overhaul in how we deliver projects, and now is a good time to start, writes Martin Paver When we emerge from the COVID-19 crisis, the government will be introducing several measures to stimulate the economy.
Why has so much lack of success become tolerated on our projects, and what does that say about our attitude to failure? It’s a provocative question but why is failure tolerated — even expected — on major projects? Damning statistics that show that the majority of projects fail to meet their budgets, timeframes or expectations are shocking to those outside the profession but resignedly accepted by those working on the projects.
Nuclear projects represent some of the most impressive achievements of the human race, delivering scientific firsts that will find a place in history books for centuries to come.
Do you feel worried about undertaking your project management qualifications? There is no need to worry.
Have you ever thought about what your next project might bring in terms of management challenges? Could these be different in a hybrid project? Would you be able to recognise and prepare for any differences ahead of time? I’m sure you have all read about hybrid project management – perhaps in the APM Body of Knowledge 7th edition.