Human First: Building Projects That Matter
This conference was designed to showcase the fantastic projects happening around the Southwest, focusing on the positive impact project professionals and organisations can have within their local communities. Delegates were inspired by innovative project management styles, as well as being able to explore the importance of social value and human-centred aspects of project delivery.
The primary goal was to promote the Project Management profession by fostering interaction among project practitioners, APM Corporate members, current project management students, academia, and all those with an interest in projects.
Attendees were encouraged to review the social impact of their projects and practice and were inspired by some of the great examples of project management, projects and local improvements that the Southwest has to offer. The day also provided many opportunities to expand professional networks and learn from current practitioners across a wide range of projects.
We'd like to express our thanks to our sponsors and exhibitors for their support.
Opening keynote
David Harrison, Programme Controls Manager, Transport for Wales
Session | Core Valley Lines – delivering the South Wales Metro
David leads Transport for Wales Programme Management Office ensuring future projects deliver the outcomes to realise the T Network!
Conference programme (subject to change)
🕐 09:00-09:30Registration and refreshments |
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🕐 09:30-09:40WelcomeBeth Spillane and Josh Davies |
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🕐 09:40-10:15APM update |
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🕐 10:15-11:00Opening keynoteCore Valley Lines – delivering the South Wales Metro |
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🕐 11:00-11:30Break |
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🕐 11:30-12:15The new hospital programmeThe New Hospital Programme is the largest renewal of public infrastructure since the rebuild programmes that followed the 2nd World War. I will discuss the NHP approach, how it differs from other programmes that might be well known to the audience, such as DfE and MoJ. Scott Tacchi, Department of Health and Social Care |
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🕐 12:15-13:00From Bristol with love for UkraineCoordinating transporter missions, fundraising nearly £20,000 and overseeing the delivery of some 15 tonnes of aid - like any well-run project, this required a lot of careful planning in advance. |
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🕐 13:00-14:00Lunch |
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🕐 14:00-14:30Building Brabazon – Living up to the legacy of ConcordeBrabazon is a project for people, and I will talk about how we focus on this throughout the cradle-to-grave approach of designing, delivering, marketing, and operating a development like Brabazon. |
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🕐 14:30-15:15Breaking barriers: Human stories that drive project successThis session reveals how integrating authentic storytelling into project design and stakeholder engagement dramatically improves success rates, secures sponsor commitment, and ensures sustainable change implementation. |
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🕐 15:15-15:45Break |
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🕐 15:45-16:30 |
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🕐 16:45-17:00Closing commentsBeth Spillane and Josh Davies |
MIGSO-PCUBED
MIGSO-PCUBED (MP) is a values-driven project management consultancy providing services including Project Management/Controls, Programme Leadership and Managing Change. MP UK has 350 employees and Headquarters in London, with Hubs in Bristol, Manchester, and Birmingham. We team with clients to deliver their projects in 13 of 18 sectors in the APM’s 2024 Golden Thread Report including new low emission vehicles, reducing NHS waiting times, and developing financial blockchain platforms. We are also testing where AI adds value to project management.
Exhibitor
PA Consulting
Working across the world as a single united team, we’re the only company with the range of expertise to deliver end-to-end innovation. We accelerate new growth ideas from concept, through design and development to commercial success. And we revitalise organisations with the leadership, culture, systems and processes to make innovation a reality. We deliver great work because of our brilliant people who live our purpose every day.
APM South Wales and West of England Network
The Network offers a wide range of events including an annual dinner, a one-day conference, evening events and site visits. We encourage networking between members at all events.
We recognise the different needs of our members who are new to the profession and offer introductory as well as advanced level events.