Inclusion in action: Reflections from the APM Volunteer Forum Blog
“We will all profit from a more diverse, inclusive society, understanding, accommodating, even celebrating our differences, while pulling together for the common good.
Celebrating Black History Month: The importance of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in project management Blog
As we celebrate Black History Month, it’s crucial to reflect on the importance of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all areas of life, particularly in project management.
Three ways to intervene for gender equality Blog
The fight for gender equality has always fascinated me.
Leveraging diversity and inclusion for project success Blog
Diversity and inclusion (D&I) are critical components for fostering innovation, enhancing team performance and achieving project success.
Thinking differently: building successful, cognitively diverse project teams Blog
Embracing diversity in the workplace is not just a ‘nice to have’ or a box-ticking exercise, it’s essential if we want to build the most successful teams.
Women’s History Month: ‘Let’s tackle unconscious bias in the project profession’ News
March is Women’s History Month; an opportunity to talk about women’s contribution to history but also to reflect on issues relevant to women in the present.
New research shows how the UK construction sector can tackle discrimination against women News
Experts are calling for a broader conversation on gender equality within the UK construction industry, after new research found women in the sector are still experiencing gender bias, sexism, and discrimination.
Why pay transparency matters Blog
For anyone interested in gender equality, APM’s new research report Developing Effective Interventions for Gender Equality in UK Construction Project Organisations, by Sara Hajikazemi, Giorgio Locatelli and Kate Lawrence, is a must-read.
Women’s History Month: APM speaks to Rachel Jackson, Lead Planner at Anglo American News
March is Women’s History Month; an opportunity to talk about women’s contribution to history but also to reflect on issues relevant to women in the present.
Inclusion in action: Reflections from the APM Volunteer Forum
“We will all profit from a more diverse, inclusive society, understanding, accommodating, even celebrating our differences, while pulling together for the common good.
Celebrating Black History Month: The importance of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in project management
As we celebrate Black History Month, it’s crucial to reflect on the importance of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all areas of life, particularly in project management.
Three ways to intervene for gender equality
The fight for gender equality has always fascinated me.
Leveraging diversity and inclusion for project success
Diversity and inclusion (D&I) are critical components for fostering innovation, enhancing team performance and achieving project success.
Thinking differently: building successful, cognitively diverse project teams
Embracing diversity in the workplace is not just a ‘nice to have’ or a box-ticking exercise, it’s essential if we want to build the most successful teams.
Why pay transparency matters
For anyone interested in gender equality, APM’s new research report Developing Effective Interventions for Gender Equality in UK Construction Project Organisations, by Sara Hajikazemi, Giorgio Locatelli and Kate Lawrence, is a must-read.
Debunked: Five myths about equality, diversity and inclusion for project managers
If there is one thing that draws long sighs from project professionals, it's buzz terms like equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI).
Diversity and inclusion in project management; a commitment to cultivate a new culture
Diversity and inclusion in project management refers to the deliberate and proactive measures taken to guarantee that there are individuals from diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences within the team.
The project profession can be a leader when it comes to equality for young women. Here’s how
It’s well documented that women are typically drawn to certain professions over others.
Women’s History Month: ‘Let’s tackle unconscious bias in the project profession’
March is Women’s History Month; an opportunity to talk about women’s contribution to history but also to reflect on issues relevant to women in the present.
New research shows how the UK construction sector can tackle discrimination against women
Experts are calling for a broader conversation on gender equality within the UK construction industry, after new research found women in the sector are still experiencing gender bias, sexism, and discrimination.
Women’s History Month: APM speaks to Rachel Jackson, Lead Planner at Anglo American
March is Women’s History Month; an opportunity to talk about women’s contribution to history but also to reflect on issues relevant to women in the present.
Black History Month: Introducing the new chair of APM’s Women in Project Management group
APM’s Women in Project Management Specific Interest Group (WiPM SIG) is one of the organisation’s most popular communities, providing support, advice and networking opportunities to women who work on projects and programmes.
Accelerating gender equality high on agenda at Women in Project Management Conference 2023
Female project professionals facing challenges to gain promotions into senior roles can benefit from expert career advice at the APM (Association for Project Management) Women in Project Management Conference 2023 in London in September.
Unconscious biases may be distorting views on gender equality at the highest level
Although progress around gender equality in leadership roles is being made, most senior managers and directors are still men.
'We can’t recruit our way to greater diversity'. Calls to address leaky pipeline in the project profession
In our latest article about issues affecting women in the project profession, Jenn Harris, Programme Manager at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), discusses her research, which shone new light on factors preventing women from progressing in male-dominated industries.
New ways of working are breaking down barriers for women in projects
In the latest in our series of articles about issues relevant to women in the project profession, we speak with Jo Roberts, Head of Strategy, High Speed Rail Group, about progression opportunities for project experts and how organisations can drive positive change.