Not everyone plans a career in project management; for many, the route is far more accidental – but as three project professionals explain, a squiggly path can bring the skills, perspective and confidence needed to thrive.
Changing sectors can feel like starting from scratch, but it can also sharpen your skills, widen your network and future-proof your career.
Most projects do not suddenly become Red.
The most sophisticated form of information manipulation in project governance does not involve fabricated data or deliberate dishonesty.
Project professionals now have access to more data, more frequently and in more detail than at any previous point in the profession’s history.
It’s close to two years since the UK government came to power promoting a mission-led approach to governing.
As the operating environment becomes increasingly complex, fast-moving and uncertain, what does that mean for project skills? Image credit: Shutterstock That’s the question posed by APM’s first ever Project Management Skills Survey, which provides a snapshot of the competencies, strengths and capability gaps that define the profession today – and point the way to project success tomorrow.
You know that feeling you get right in the pit of your stomach when you're stood next to someone (most likely at a fancy dinner party) who's incredibly smart, witty, the life and soul of the party.
Memory is not a recording.
Intelligence is not a defence against groupthink.