The missing link in project success Blog
How do we, as organisations, regardless of whether we are public or private sector, achieve real value? This article will make the case that sustained stewardship and the patience to see things through, as well as ongoing benefits tracking and intervention well beyond ‘Gate 5’.
Project lessons from powerlifting Blog
I have learned many lessons through powerlifting – a competitive strength sport – that have had a positive impact on my working life.
Career spotlight: retail innovation with Emma Maguire, Head of Delivery, Sainsbury’s Blog
Emma Maguire started her career in marketing and product in BT’s consumer arm.
How to build your self-confidence as a project professional Blog
When you’re shouldering responsibility for successful delivery, keeping to budgets and satisfying stakeholders – all while being buffeted by any number of unexpected hiccups – self-confidence is a must for project professionals.
Defence project newbies: Is your project actually a programme? Blog
Recently, I was tasked with establishing a brand-new aviation equipment department within a fast-paced engineering environment of a newly established organisation.
Start with why, win with strategy: A smarter way to run projects Blog
Let’s be real, most of us have been on that project.
The project harnessing data and AI to revive historical manuscripts News
The use of Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly prominent in projects, but human oversight remains essential, as the STEMMA project shows.
EastEnders and project management: behind the scenes at the soap’s studio HQ Blog
It’s not every day you get to have a childhood dream come true.
The missing link in project success
How do we, as organisations, regardless of whether we are public or private sector, achieve real value? This article will make the case that sustained stewardship and the patience to see things through, as well as ongoing benefits tracking and intervention well beyond ‘Gate 5’.
Project lessons from powerlifting
I have learned many lessons through powerlifting – a competitive strength sport – that have had a positive impact on my working life.
Career spotlight: retail innovation with Emma Maguire, Head of Delivery, Sainsbury’s
Emma Maguire started her career in marketing and product in BT’s consumer arm.
How to build your self-confidence as a project professional
When you’re shouldering responsibility for successful delivery, keeping to budgets and satisfying stakeholders – all while being buffeted by any number of unexpected hiccups – self-confidence is a must for project professionals.
Defence project newbies: Is your project actually a programme?
Recently, I was tasked with establishing a brand-new aviation equipment department within a fast-paced engineering environment of a newly established organisation.
Start with why, win with strategy: A smarter way to run projects
Let’s be real, most of us have been on that project.
EastEnders and project management: behind the scenes at the soap’s studio HQ
It’s not every day you get to have a childhood dream come true.
From transparency to transformation: What NISTA’s first annual report means for the project profession
The first annual report from the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA) is arguably a significant moment for the UK project delivery community.
Managing research projects within the consumer goods sector
In the fast-paced world of Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and ingredient production, R&D isn't just about technical brilliance.
How to manage multiple projects (and prioritise like a pro)
How do you juggle competing priorities, manage expectations and still leave the office on time? Elizabeth Harrin, Director of Rebel’s Guide to Project Management, gives practical advice on how to do this in the latest edition of her book Managing Multiple Projects.
The project harnessing data and AI to revive historical manuscripts
The use of Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly prominent in projects, but human oversight remains essential, as the STEMMA project shows.
Children’s Hearing Scotland named winners of APM-sponsored award
Association for Project Management (APM) is offering congratulations to Children's Hearing Scotland (CHS) for winning the Project and Programme Management Award at the Scottish Public Service Awards 2024 on Tuesday 10 December.
Change Awards spotlight: 2024 'Large Scale Transformation lead - Private Sector' winner Catriona Toner-Johnson
Association for Project Management (APM) is sponsoring the inaugural Change and Project Partnership Award at the upcoming Change Awards 2025, an annual event honouring the best examples of global change, transformation and innovation.
APM survey shows that 83% of SMEs have ‘concerning’ skills gap in project management
Over 80% of small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) have been identified with skills shortages in project management and are facing calls to help tackle a lack of investment in training and upskilling, following a survey by APM.
Questions asked about the future of the project profession as APM Fellows discuss The Golden Thread
On the day that Association for Project Management (APM) launched its new research report The Golden Thread 2024, the organisation invited its Fellows to discuss the findings and ask questions about the profession’s future at its latest Fellows’ Forum.
Revealed – APM Fellows’ views on the future of sustainability in projects
Some of the project profession’s most senior experts shared their views on challenges and opportunities around sustainability in projects, as part of a discussion led by leading academics at the APM Fellow’s Forum.
Graduate opportunities in project management with Babcock webinar
Are you looking for a graduate scheme that specialises in project management? You joined us for a webinar with Babcock International where you learnt about their PM graduate scheme, heard from someone who has been through the programme themselves, and discovered how to apply.
National Careers Week: what career professionals need to know about project management
Ahead of National Careers Week (7-12 March 2022), we spoke with Roy Christian, career consultant at the University of Bradford, to get her take on why project-based roles appeal to young people and why her fellow career consultants and advisers should consider project management careers when giving counsel to those seeking advice on their futures.