From boardroom to blizzard: Applying project management to a South Pole expedition Blog
When most people think about project management, they imagine teams, milestones and Gantt charts; not snowstorms, sub-zero temperatures and dragging 100+ kg sledges across the most remote continent on Earth.
What makes a great project leader in 2025? Blog
Leadership in project management is a hot topic, so who better to give advice on the subject than Dr Paul Chapman, Senior Fellow at Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford, and Gordon MacKay, Project Management Capability Lead at Sellafield, who also provided subject specialist knowledge for a new APM Learning module on leadership of self
Career spotlight on: Sachia Thompson ChPP, Ministry of Justice Blog
For Sachia Thompson ChPP, project management has always been about more than process or performance metrics – it’s about purpose, she says.
10 top tips for early-career professionals (or anyone who wants to get ahead) Blog
When it comes to your career, what wouldn’t you give to go back to the start and tell your younger self what you should do differently? If only you’d said yes to those opportunities that you later regretted turning down or spoken up in meetings with ideas you were too shy to mention.
The soft science of project management - and why AI is not coming for your job Blog
In today’s business environment, project management is often framed as a technical discipline - one defined by methodologies, schedules, budgets and performance metrics.
The surprising power of stealth mode leadership Blog
Picture a leader, and what do you see? A Winston Churchill figure, taking centre stage to give a rousing speech, steer a crisis, or make a bold decision? Perhaps a decisive strategist, acting with speed and confidence under pressure, such as Horatio Nelson? Or a visionary motivator like Nelson Mandela, winning people’s hearts and minds and inspiring passion?
‘Be bold and brave’ to make projects successful, business leaders urged News
Photos by Catherine Hadler
Seven tips on how to delegate effectively Blog
As a project professional, you may be used to feeling stretched.
Six leadership lessons from an expert on major projects Blog
Jonathan Simcock is an expert on major projects who stepped down as Chair of the Submarine Delivery Agency at the Ministry of Defence last year.
From boardroom to blizzard: Applying project management to a South Pole expedition
When most people think about project management, they imagine teams, milestones and Gantt charts; not snowstorms, sub-zero temperatures and dragging 100+ kg sledges across the most remote continent on Earth.
What makes a great project leader in 2025?
Leadership in project management is a hot topic, so who better to give advice on the subject than Dr Paul Chapman, Senior Fellow at Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford, and Gordon MacKay, Project Management Capability Lead at Sellafield, who also provided subject specialist knowledge for a new APM Learning module on leadership of self
Career spotlight on: Sachia Thompson ChPP, Ministry of Justice
For Sachia Thompson ChPP, project management has always been about more than process or performance metrics – it’s about purpose, she says.
10 top tips for early-career professionals (or anyone who wants to get ahead)
When it comes to your career, what wouldn’t you give to go back to the start and tell your younger self what you should do differently? If only you’d said yes to those opportunities that you later regretted turning down or spoken up in meetings with ideas you were too shy to mention.
The soft science of project management - and why AI is not coming for your job
In today’s business environment, project management is often framed as a technical discipline - one defined by methodologies, schedules, budgets and performance metrics.
The surprising power of stealth mode leadership
Picture a leader, and what do you see? A Winston Churchill figure, taking centre stage to give a rousing speech, steer a crisis, or make a bold decision? Perhaps a decisive strategist, acting with speed and confidence under pressure, such as Horatio Nelson? Or a visionary motivator like Nelson Mandela, winning people’s hearts and minds and inspiring passion?
Seven tips on how to delegate effectively
As a project professional, you may be used to feeling stretched.
Six leadership lessons from an expert on major projects
Jonathan Simcock is an expert on major projects who stepped down as Chair of the Submarine Delivery Agency at the Ministry of Defence last year.
Why strong relationships make projects successful
People in projects often have a passion for success and delivery that should not be underestimated.
Leadership lessons from Sizewell C’s joint MD Nigel Cann
The joint Managing Director of Sizewell C, and one of the UK’s top nuclear power station experts, Nigel Cann, gives his best advice on project management, leadership and the elevation of project management to the board.
‘Be bold and brave’ to make projects successful, business leaders urged
Photos by Catherine Hadler
Experts explore most effective ways of leading different generations during APM Volunteer’s Development Forum
Bridging generational differences can foster better collaboration within projects, experts advised during a discussion held at Association for Project Management’s virtual Volunteer’s Development Forum.
Natalie Campbell MBE: A CEO’s take on project leadership and success
Natalie Campbell MBE is Co-CEO of ethical water brand Belu Water, a drinks business and social enterprise that puts the environment first, former Director of Insight and Innovation at The Royal Foundation, and founder of global social innovation agency A Very Good Company (AVGC).
Alistair Godbold and Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez appointed as new APM Vice Presidents
APM is proud to announce its new Vice Presidents, Alistair Godbold and Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez.
APM among contenders for Association Excellence Awards
Association for Project Management (APM) has been announced on the shortlist for the Association Excellence Awards 2024 in two categories.