project managing for the future: What today’s leaders must learn from tomorrow’s challenges Blog
Project management is changing fast and for the better.
Three reasons project success rates haven’t increased in the past 70 years Blog
The project profession has a problem.
We must seek to understand how AI can improve (not replace) the project profession Blog
There is no doubt about the impact of AI in many areas of business.
Edinburgh Trams to Newhaven Project News
The Edinburgh Trams to Newhaven Project is a continuation of the existing Edinburgh Tramway Network, which runs from Edinburgh Airport to York Place.
Thinking beyond a project to bring sustainable value to society Blog
When delivering large scale infrastructure projects, we need to consider how to deliver a legacy to help the government’s levelling up agenda which may not be realised until long after the project is finished.
Good governance enables successful projects, so why don’t we apply good practice consistently? Blog
I recently facilitated a virtual discussion regarding why we don’t consistently apply good governance principles on projects and programmes.
project managing for the future: What today’s leaders must learn from tomorrow’s challenges
Project management is changing fast and for the better.
Three reasons project success rates haven’t increased in the past 70 years
The project profession has a problem.
We must seek to understand how AI can improve (not replace) the project profession
There is no doubt about the impact of AI in many areas of business.
Thinking beyond a project to bring sustainable value to society
When delivering large scale infrastructure projects, we need to consider how to deliver a legacy to help the government’s levelling up agenda which may not be realised until long after the project is finished.
Good governance enables successful projects, so why don’t we apply good practice consistently?
I recently facilitated a virtual discussion regarding why we don’t consistently apply good governance principles on projects and programmes.
Project outcomes should receive elevated recognition in company reports. Shouldn’t they?
Project outcomes are important to company performances, so you might expect their significance, and assurance of proper governance and management, would receive appropriate recognition in company reports.
The necessity of quality in project management
Projects can often be vague or offer up benefits which cannot be achieved.
Holding project sponsors to account
Many of the common causes of programme and project failures are related to the effectiveness of the sponsor.
The project sponsor, a hinge or hinderance to success?
Many of the common causes of project and programme failures* and project success factors are related to the work carried out by sponsors including effective governance, creating a link with strategic priorities, articulating a clear vision, leadership and stakeholder engagement.
Sponsorship: how to enhance the role within the project profession
Early in 2020 the Association for Project Management (APM) Governance Specific Interest Group (SIG) analysed the results of an online survey of senior executives who undertake a sponsor role or are board directors and other project professionals involved in governance of change.
Edinburgh Trams to Newhaven Project
The Edinburgh Trams to Newhaven Project is a continuation of the existing Edinburgh Tramway Network, which runs from Edinburgh Airport to York Place.
Governance as a PMO - I just need to do what each programme board asks me, right? webinar
Projects and programmes can (or maybe should?) be very focused seeing only their needs.
APM Assurance and Governance SIG conference 2021: Project ring of confidence - Data driven governance and assurance
Over 100 delegates attended this day of informative and stimulating presentations and discussions highlighting how quality and fast data contributes to good governance and assurance in today’s project world.
The future of sustainability webinar
As businesses adapt in an ever-changing environment, this lunch-time webinar is an opportunity to explore the role of sustainability in a variety of challenging and evolving sectors.
Welcome to the autumn 2020 edition of the APM Governance SIG newsletter
APM Governance SIG has remained active.
Drones in project management webinar
In this presentation, held on 27 October 2020, presented by Tim Whitaker, Andy Huggett and Peter Brown, we explored all of the different types of technology and capabilities of the drone world.