It might seem an impossible luxury when you’re caught up in the busyness of daily life, but the practice of regularly taking time out for reflection is exactly the kind of thing that will help your professional development.
21 September 2026 | ⏲ 7 min read
The space sector has long been defined by technical excellence, yet beneath many successful programmes sits another capability that is often less visible: project leadership and project management.
14 September 2026 | ⏲ 2 min read
Influencing is a vital project skill, but it rarely comes with a manual. Here’s how to build buy-in, adapt your approach and keep people engaged from launch to delivery.
14 September 2026 | ⏲ 5 min read
Strategy without execution is worthless, but organisations are increasingly realising that what their project capabilities make possible will ultimately shape the strategies their leaders choose, finds Richard Young.
7 September 2026 | ⏲ 10 min read
Will the temptation of artificial intelligence (AI) make us lazy? Before we know it, might our mental muscles atrophy and our ability to think critically diminish until we’ve lost our human edge?
14 July 2026 | ⏲ 6 min read
It’s not what you say; it’s the way you say it. Richard Young finds that if you want to get results, it’s time to channel your inner PR person to enhance project perception, trust and stakeholder confidence.
21 September 2026 | ⏲ 11 min read
Emma De Vita meets the first CEO of the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority. A year into the job, she explains how life at the top of government projects is about joining the dots, prioritisation and being in a “real infrastructure moment”.
29 June 2026 | ⏲ 8 min read
It might seem an impossible luxury when you’re caught up in the busyness of daily life, but the practice of regularly taking time out for reflection is exactly the kind of thing that will help your professional development.
21 September 2026 | ⏲ 7 min read
John McNeill ChPP reflects on leadership, learning and delivering the once-in-a-generation Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme.
22 June 2026 | ⏲ 9 min read
The space sector has long been defined by technical excellence, yet beneath many successful programmes sits another capability that is often less visible: project leadership and project management.
14 September 2026 | ⏲ 2 min read
With the publication of the UK fusion strategy, the debate is no longer about whether energy created through nuclear fusion can work – but whether we can deliver it at scale, within realistic timeframes and in a way that generates meaningful economic and societal value.
3 August 2026 | ⏲ 2 min read
Are you the one who brings people together, interprets the bigger context and quietly repairs the fractures that could derail progress?
16 June 2026 | ⏲ 3 min read
As artificial intelligence (AI) has become an increasingly central tool in project work, much of the conversation has focused on productivity – how the latest developments help teams achieve faster scheduling, better forecasting and automated reporting. But what about its human impact?
7 July 2026 | ⏲ 6 min read
A £6.6bn bill for cancelled government projects sounds like another public-sector failure. But the real risk may be a system that makes it too hard to stop projects before more money is spent, finds Emma De Vita.
13 July 2026 | ⏲ 7 min read
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.
17 August 2026 | ⏲ 8 min read
Getting your kick-off right can make all the difference. Emma De Vita asks the professionals for their best advice.
16 June 2026 | ⏲ 2 min read
Influencing is a vital project skill, but it rarely comes with a manual. Here’s how to build buy-in, adapt your approach and keep people engaged from launch to delivery.
14 September 2026 | ⏲ 5 min read
Project managers influence their teams’ culture more than you might think. Here, Lucy Harrison provides advice on the practical steps you can take to use that influence more purposefully, and common pitfalls to avoid.
29 June 2026 | ⏲ 9 min read
To explore why influencing is such a vital skill for project professionals, Emma is joined by Emily Jackson, Jessy Morais and Precious Nwagboso to discuss how to build trust, secure buy-in and communicate effectively with stakeholders at every level.
From reading the room and adapting your approach, to listening actively and building influence before you need it, the conversation offers practical advice for anyone looking to get better at bringing people with them. The guests also reflect on confidence, credibility and the role of relationship-building in successful project delivery.
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