Managing Portfolios: Optimising strategic contribution Blog
Fourteen years ago, Steve Jenner and Craig Kilford wrote Management of Portfolios for the OGC/Axelos.
Lessons from the rebuilding of Notre-Dame Blog
The story of the rebuilding of the Parisian landmark Notre-Dame after it was ravaged by fire in 2019 provides lessons In collaboration, determination and using 21st-century tech to keep ancient heritage alive.
Breaking into the project management industry: My journey and advice for newcomers Blog
When I first considered transitioning into project management, it was both an exciting and daunting prospect — like any career change, but even more so given the technical nature of the field.
Bridget Jones’s risk register Blog
Let’s start with the most obvious problem with respect to Bridget Jones: if you’re going to keep a detailed record of your project and still manage not to summarise and apply lessons learned, then you really deserve everything you get.
APM South Wales and West of England Network's showcase at the University of West England Blog
On the 27th of November, emerging project professional and South West of England and Wales Association of Project Management (APM) network member Marielle Salom spoke at the University of West England to students studying engineering and project management.
Why (and how) you should simplify your communications Blog
Project management is awash with jargon.
Organisational structure and composition: shaping intelligent organisational structures and team configurations to enhance performance Blog
Well designed organisational structures facilitate enhanced collaboration and autonomy, clarify expectations and accountabilities, and improve efficiencies.
Essential Christmas reading (and listening) for project professionals Blog
The festive break is the perfect time to catch up on reading and podcast listening, so I’ve gift-wrapped a selection that you might enjoy, with recommendations from the project community
The APM World Cup of Christmas project managers from the movies Blog
We all know that Santa's workshop is one the great project management offices (PMOs).
Children’s Hearing Scotland named winners of APM-sponsored award News
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.
Managing Portfolios: Optimising strategic contribution
Fourteen years ago, Steve Jenner and Craig Kilford wrote Management of Portfolios for the OGC/Axelos.
Lessons from the rebuilding of Notre-Dame
The story of the rebuilding of the Parisian landmark Notre-Dame after it was ravaged by fire in 2019 provides lessons In collaboration, determination and using 21st-century tech to keep ancient heritage alive.
Breaking into the project management industry: My journey and advice for newcomers
When I first considered transitioning into project management, it was both an exciting and daunting prospect — like any career change, but even more so given the technical nature of the field.
Bridget Jones’s risk register
Let’s start with the most obvious problem with respect to Bridget Jones: if you’re going to keep a detailed record of your project and still manage not to summarise and apply lessons learned, then you really deserve everything you get.
APM South Wales and West of England Network's showcase at the University of West England
On the 27th of November, emerging project professional and South West of England and Wales Association of Project Management (APM) network member Marielle Salom spoke at the University of West England to students studying engineering and project management.
Why (and how) you should simplify your communications
Project management is awash with jargon.
Organisational structure and composition: shaping intelligent organisational structures and team configurations to enhance performance
Well designed organisational structures facilitate enhanced collaboration and autonomy, clarify expectations and accountabilities, and improve efficiencies.
Essential Christmas reading (and listening) for project professionals
The festive break is the perfect time to catch up on reading and podcast listening, so I’ve gift-wrapped a selection that you might enjoy, with recommendations from the project community
The APM World Cup of Christmas project managers from the movies
We all know that Santa's workshop is one the great project management offices (PMOs).
Cinderella steps into the spotlight: project management at London’s Royal Ballet and Opera
This year, the Royal Ballet and Opera’s (RBO’s) major Christmas production is Cinderella, and the work being undertaken by the project delivery teams at RBO is making a major contribution to the creation of magical entertainment for our audiences.
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.
APM’s response to the Government’s Levelling Up paper
A strong vision, a clear delivery roadmap and a project-centric approach are needed to deliver the changes required to 'level up' the UK, Association for Project Management (APM) has stated.
APM welcomes local MP Greg Smith
Mr Smith is Member of Parliament for the Buckingham constituency, which includes the town of Princes Risborough where APM is based.
Raising the profession’s profile on the agenda at APM Fellows Forum
Dozens of highly regarded project, programme and portfolio experts joined the annual event, which featured a presentation by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) on its work to address the immediate challenges facing firms and kickstart a business-led transformation of the UK economy.