The next decade will see a significant influx of young professionals entering the world of work, many of whom are currently in school. If we want to speak meaningfully about their future, we need to speak in a way that resonates with them.
31 August 2026 | ⏲ 3 min read
Not everyone plans a career in project management; for many, the route is far more accidental – but as three project professionals explain, a squiggly path can bring the skills, perspective and confidence needed to thrive.
17 August 2026 | ⏲ 8 min read
Summer is a time when you can (usually) take some well-deserved annual leave to rest and recover, but what if you were able to feel energised and productive throughout the year without the need to collapse on holiday? It’s not impossible, and the key might be to prioritise rest, stay optimistic and work on your resilience.
3 August 2026 | ⏲ 6 min read
Extroversion can be a powerful asset for project managers, helping them build relationships, spot tensions and keep teams energised under pressure. But as experienced project professionals explain, the real skill lies in knowing when to step forward – and when to make space for others to think, speak and lead.
20 July 2026 | ⏲ 7 min read
Will the temptation of artificial intelligence (AI) make us lazy? Before we know it, might our mental muscles atrophy and our ability to think critically diminish until we’ve lost our human edge?
14 July 2026 | ⏲ 6 min read
It’s not what you say; it’s the way you say it. Richard Young finds that if you want to get results, it’s time to channel your inner PR person to enhance project perception, trust and stakeholder confidence.
6 July 2026 | ⏲ 10 min read
Emma De Vita meets the first CEO of the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority. A year into the job, she explains how life at the top of government projects is about joining the dots, prioritisation and being in a “real infrastructure moment”.
29 June 2026 | ⏲ 8 min read
The winner of APM’s 2025 Social Project of the Year Award, the Rochdale Town Hall Quarter regeneration project, is a powerful example of how transformational project management can drive lasting social change through clarity of vision, process and collaboration. Here’s how they did it.
16 June 2026 | ⏲ 8 min read
John McNeill ChPP reflects on leadership, learning and delivering the once-in-a-generation Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme.
22 June 2026 | ⏲ 9 min read
It’s close to two years since the UK government came to power promoting a mission-led approach to governing. The focus on five areas – economic growth, the NHS, clean energy, safer streets and opportunity – borrowed from concepts in Mission Economy by Mariana Mazzucato.
10 August 2026 | ⏲ 3 min read
The next decade will see a significant influx of young professionals entering the world of work, many of whom are currently in school. If we want to speak meaningfully about their future, we need to speak in a way that resonates with them.
31 August 2026 | ⏲ 3 min read
With the publication of the UK fusion strategy, the debate is no longer about whether energy created through nuclear fusion can work – but whether we can deliver it at scale, within realistic timeframes and in a way that generates meaningful economic and societal value.
3 August 2026 | ⏲ 2 min read
Are you the one who brings people together, interprets the bigger context and quietly repairs the fractures that could derail progress?
16 June 2026 | ⏲ 3 min read
As artificial intelligence (AI) has become an increasingly central tool in project work, much of the conversation has focused on productivity – how the latest developments help teams achieve faster scheduling, better forecasting and automated reporting. But what about its human impact?
7 July 2026 | ⏲ 6 min read
A £6.6bn bill for cancelled government projects sounds like another public-sector failure. But the real risk may be a system that makes it too hard to stop projects before more money is spent, finds Emma De Vita.
13 July 2026 | ⏲ 7 min read
Not everyone plans a career in project management; for many, the route is far more accidental – but as three project professionals explain, a squiggly path can bring the skills, perspective and confidence needed to thrive.
17 August 2026 | ⏲ 8 min read
Summer is a time when you can (usually) take some well-deserved annual leave to rest and recover, but what if you were able to feel energised and productive throughout the year without the need to collapse on holiday? It’s not impossible, and the key might be to prioritise rest, stay optimistic and work on your resilience.
3 August 2026 | ⏲ 6 min read
Getting your kick-off right can make all the difference. Emma De Vita asks the professionals for their best advice.
16 June 2026 | ⏲ 2 min read
Andreas Bang Leed gives five top tips for getting measurement right and avoiding the traps that derail most projects.
16 June 2026 | ⏲ 6 min read
Project managers influence their teams’ culture more than you might think. Here, Lucy Harrison provides advice on the practical steps you can take to use that influence more purposefully, and common pitfalls to avoid.
29 June 2026 | ⏲ 9 min read
How do you start a project well when the real world is messy, teams form gradually and not everything is ready on day one?
In this episode, Emma speaks to Lindsey Brown from the V&A, Kerry Daly from Balfour Beatty and Anita Suji from AECOM about project launches, kick-off meetings and building momentum. They discuss readiness checks, stakeholder alignment, psychological safety, team culture, optimism bias, roles, responsibilities and the human relationships that keep projects moving. Their advice: invest time up front, get the right people together and make expectations clear.
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