Geopolitics, economic shocks, digital transformations and other global risks are redefining how leaders approach adaptability. But what distinguishes the strategies (and organisations) that successfully adapt and deliver change from those that don’t?
The complexities of the modern world are evolving beyond the well-known VUCA model (volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous) to consider the internal impact of change, alongside external factors. Modern leadership must likewise evolve to keep up by grasping the internal: adaptability, creativity and – crucially – being human. These traits are essential for leading change in a disrupted world.
This paper is based on discussions that took place at APM’s Windsor Project Summit, featuring contributions from the experts leading some of the UK’s biggest megaprojects, including the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority, which is the government centre of expertise for project delivery.
It shares insights on set-up, governance, managing complexity, learning from other projects and knowing what success looks like.
Research by APM and the CBI has found business leaders who integrate projects and project management principles into their strategies all report benefits from doing so. Yet only 16% of business leaders view their company’s project management function as strategic.
This latest white paper explores how organisations can foster better integration between project teams and the C-Suite, to make project management a strategic asset.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is redefining strategy, decision-making and execution for business leaders and project professionals. But how should people actually use it to improve outcomes – and without losing the human touch?
This paper shares insights from subject matter experts on how businesses can gain value from AI and use it to improve project delivery.
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The Windsor Project Summit - 25 November 2026 @ St George's House, Windsor Castle, Windsor