APM champions the project profession across Governments

APM is expanding member influence through a series of key engagements. Recent weeks have seen APM research and policy insights discussed with senior policymakers; below are some of the key moments.

The findings from two Association for Project Management–funded research reports were recently discussed in the UK Parliament during a session of the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Project Delivery. Dr Tony McNulty presented insights from the Politics of Projects in Westminster and Public Sector Initiatives. Published in September 2025, this Dods Research/Queen Mary University of London study called for the creation of a Select Committee for Infrastructure, among several other recommendations.

Prof. Amos Haniff presented findings from The Impact of Politics on Project Success in Multi‑Agent Projects. This Heriot‑Watt University report highlights the need for stronger sponsorship, clearer communication and greater clarity of objectives. Both reports reinforced the call for a stronger focus on governance and leadership capabilities.

Another high‑profile event in March was a roundtable discussion with Becky Wood FCA, FICE, CEO of the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA), hosted by the APPG and attended by senior infrastructure leaders. The discussion covered the APPG’s report, Building a Better Future and focused on the barriers hindering infrastructure delivery in the UK, and the steps needed to improve it.

A final note goes to another roundtable hosted by APM’s Republic of Ireland Network at the Royal Irish Academy on Cross-project issues in Ireland joined by Government officials and project professionals from organisations leading infrastructure delivery across the country.

The discussion focused on APM’s policy report, Cross-Project Issues in Ireland and covered a range of topics including certainty, capacity building and the role of the sponsor, amongst others. A full report is available for download here.

Andrew Baldwin, Head of Policy and Public Affairs team at APM commented “While government projects are subject to high levels of scrutiny, the impact of political dynamics is often an overlooked factor in their success or failure. By investing in high-quality training and professional development, we can achieve more efficient project delivery through strong leadership and coordination”.

Interested in how APM represents the profession in Parliament? Contact our Policy and Public Affairs team to find out more - external.affairs@apm.org.uk