APM Women in Project Management Conference

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. 

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? It might be an extreme take on the revolution we are living through, but it’s a real concern as we travel further down our collaborative journey with AI.

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? 

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.

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”.

A healthy project culture depends on people being willing to raise risks, challenge assumptions and deliver uncomfortable truths. But in high-pressure environments, speaking up can feel risky. Dave Waller explores how project professionals can do it effectively – and why it matters

Apprenticeships bring many benefits to businesses, but also to society as a whole by creating new pathways for people; especially young people. Susie Kentell of BAE Systems and Ignacio Herrero of Mott MacDonald share their expert view on the value apprenticeships have brought to their respective organisations, the considerations larger and smaller businesses must make, and how project management apprenticeships can help to future-proof businesses.

Dr Michael Bonne, Director of Transformation and Technology at the Association for Project Management (APM), has been appointed Digital, Technology and Cyber Security Trustee at the College of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (CoSRH). 

In this interview, Oguntala discusses the risks of short-term thinking in an increasingly complex environment. While staying informed is important, she argues that focusing on developments one headline at a time can limit perspective rather than broaden it.

Association for Project Management (APM) is pleased to announce that nominations for the 2026 APM Trustee elections are now open.

The Barnsley Academy Careers Fair was attended by over 300 students from Year 7 to Year 10, in rotating groups throughout the day.

Project managers often manage change for others but struggle with their own career moves. Explore burnout, growth, culture and choosing the right next role.

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. 

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? It might be an extreme take on the revolution we are living through, but it’s a real concern as we travel further down our collaborative journey with AI.

Discover how programme management is adapting to technological change, hybrid work and rising uncertainty. This blog explores the key themes and lessons behind the APM Introduction to Programme Management 3rd Edition.