Liar, liar: are untruths becoming more common in the workplace? Blog
We’ve all told white lies or ‘stretched the truth’ to suit our needs, but are we lying more now than we used to? You might think so – or perhaps, with the rise of fake news, we have simply become more aware of the lies we are.
Five tips on building trust in your project teams Blog
Project professionals play a crucial role in fostering and sustaining trust throughout a project’s life cycle.
Making projects fly at the RSPB Blog
As Head of Portfolio Office at the RSPB, I work with other colleagues across the nature and bird life conservation charity to oversee the support and development of our project and programme management approach.
IM, email or phone call? How to get virtual communication right Blog
Professor Andrew Brodsky is the author of Ping: The Secrets of Successful Virtual Communication.
Burnout in project professionals webinar News
Discussing the prevention of and support for, project professionals with burnout, presented on Tuesday 12 November.
Making communications land – Are they received and understood as intended? webinar News
How do we ensure that what we have communicated was received and understood as we intended and how do we course correct if it has not.
Inspire inclusion within the project profession to attract and retain a diverse workforce webinar News
The APM Women in Project Management SIG and APM Scotland Branch are pleased to have brought to you the first of its events marking International Women’s Day 24#InspireInclusion
Liar, liar: are untruths becoming more common in the workplace?
We’ve all told white lies or ‘stretched the truth’ to suit our needs, but are we lying more now than we used to? You might think so – or perhaps, with the rise of fake news, we have simply become more aware of the lies we are.
Five tips on building trust in your project teams
Project professionals play a crucial role in fostering and sustaining trust throughout a project’s life cycle.
Making projects fly at the RSPB
As Head of Portfolio Office at the RSPB, I work with other colleagues across the nature and bird life conservation charity to oversee the support and development of our project and programme management approach.
IM, email or phone call? How to get virtual communication right
Professor Andrew Brodsky is the author of Ping: The Secrets of Successful Virtual Communication.
How to achieve more connected communication by clearing mental ‘clutter’
Communication is a core skill for project professionals.
Why project managers should master the art of connecting with people
While 2022 has ushered in opportunities to connect with people in person at conferences and meetings, it has also exposed us to tedious presentations, pitches and rambling hosts.
How to facilitate a great project workshop
We’re probably all familiar with those classroom movie scenes depicting a group of bored, bubble-gum chewing US school kids, refusing to listen to the pleas of a screaming, middle-aged teacher.
The art of giving effective feedback as a project professional
Good communication is the lubricant for any successful project.
Three core attributes that all project professionals need
Ask any experienced project professional what skills are needed to thrive in a project management career and the chances are you'll be bombarded with a whole host of suggestions: good communication skills, a good memory, good listening skills, the ability to build relationships, the ability to adapt and respond to quickly changing situations, diplomacy, emotional intelligence – the list is endless.
Poor communication: cause or symptom in project failures?
As project managers, one thing we all know is that communication is the key to following a project plan through to a successful outcome.
Burnout in project professionals webinar
Discussing the prevention of and support for, project professionals with burnout, presented on Tuesday 12 November.
Making communications land – Are they received and understood as intended? webinar
How do we ensure that what we have communicated was received and understood as we intended and how do we course correct if it has not.
Inspire inclusion within the project profession to attract and retain a diverse workforce webinar
The APM Women in Project Management SIG and APM Scotland Branch are pleased to have brought to you the first of its events marking International Women’s Day 24#InspireInclusion
Talking about wellbeing and change
Back in February 2021, Jo Twiselton delivered a talk to the APM East of England branch on the subject of wellbeing and change and with relevance to project management.