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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.
As the operating environment becomes increasingly complex, fast-moving and uncertain, what does that mean for project skills?
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.
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.
Head of the Portfolio Office at the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB), David Kitchiner normally works from home but regularly comes to its HQ, The Lodge in Bedfordshire, for meetings with the 200 people who work in projects and programmes.
Senior project leaders in nuclear and construction tell Emma De Vita about their experiences of breaking through in traditionally male-dominated sectors, and explain what still needs to change to help more women reach the top.
News
Latest news from the project community
The Association for Project Management (APM) Victoria Network in Australia has held its first event, bringing together the project management community to discuss leadership, project decision making.
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) is launching a new APM Endorsed qualification for project managers who need to keep pace with fast moving regulatory and technical demands in the rapidly evolving UK built environment sector.
This podcast discusses different mentors and their influence on the mentee.
APM has announced a new partnership with Lumivero, a leading provider of research and decision software, to deliver a series of webinars that will drive innovation, clarity and real-world impact within the project profession.
APM members received exclusive insights from leading change expert Dr Tammy Watchorn at a recent APM Real World Project Management Webinar.
Blogs
Latest blogs from the project community
Projects rarely fail without warning. The real challenge is understanding why intelligent teams delay escalating concerns that were visible long before governance caught up.
AI doesn't have to change the facts to change the outcome. The real governance challenge lies in how information is selected, framed and presented to decision-makers.
Dashboards, AI tools and predictive analytics promise clarity, but can project teams trust the data? Discover why data literacy is becoming a critical project management skill.
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.
As the operating environment becomes increasingly complex, fast-moving and uncertain, what does that mean for project skills?
The best project managers aren't always the smartest people in the room. They're often the ones who understand people, build trust and lead with emotional intelligence.