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Project magazine
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Who better to talk moonshot projects than NASA’s acting Chief Programme Management Officer? Emma De Vita picks his brain.
It might seem an impossible luxury when you’re caught up in the busyness of daily life, but the practice of regularly taking time out for reflection is exactly the kind of thing that will help your professional development.
Influencing is a vital project skill, but it rarely comes with a manual. Here’s how to build buy-in, adapt your approach and keep people engaged from launch to delivery.
From set-up to continuous improvement, how do you find the people with the right capabilities to staff your projects? Dave Waller speaks to five experts to find out.
Every organisation has a mission – however, there is often a significant gap between strategic ambition and practical delivery, writes Professor Adam Boddison OBE.
Strategy without execution is worthless, but organisations are increasingly realising that what their project capabilities make possible will ultimately shape the strategies their leaders choose, finds Richard Young.
News
Latest news from the project community
Ahead of World Space Week (4 October-10 October 2026), Martina Blake, and Mark Heelis, Lead and Deputy Lead of the APM Space Sector Interest Network share their views on how a project management-led approach can result in success for organisations in the space sector.
On the 16th September, Dr. Kitty Hung delivered a thought-provoking and informative presentation focussed on AI Prompt Engineering at the AtkinsRealis Hub in Bristol. During the evening, Kitty covered the following topics, displaying a great level of practical knowledge and insight:
The fundamental partnership in any project is that between the Project Manager and their Sponsor. So how can you make that partnership effective? This webinar provided early-career PMs to familiarise themselves with all the basics of working with a Project Sponsor.
Chris Bird MBE, Director at Riskwell, shares his expert views on managing risk, embedding processes and how leaders can adapt their thinking. He also offers insight on how effective (and ineffective) risk management impacts business performance.
This podcast discusses different mentoring, coaching and the benefits of reverse mentoring.
Blogs
Latest blogs from the project community
Programme Manager Glen Kelly tells the story of the state-of-the-art R&D facility for the UK’s live performance industry that is tucked away in Yorkshire town
Benefits management doesn't need to be complicated. Learn how a simple Benefits Dependency Network and benefits register can provide the minimum documentation needed to identify, map and track programme benefits.
Data alone rarely drives action. Explore a practical data storytelling approach that helps project managers influence decisions and engage stakeholders.
Projects rarely fail because governance frameworks are absent. More often, they fail when challenge is discouraged and warning signs go unheard. Here's what effective governance looks like in 2026.
Who better to talk moonshot projects than NASA’s acting Chief Programme Management Officer? Emma De Vita picks his brain.
It might seem an impossible luxury when you’re caught up in the busyness of daily life, but the practice of regularly taking time out for reflection is exactly the kind of thing that will help your professional development.