APM Blogs

Got a project on shaky ground? We've all been there.

So, is sponsorship for life or just for Christmas? In short, at Royal Mail we believe it is for life (of the initiative).

Discussion on the issue of risk as a sub-body of knowledge in programme management was formally recognised from a discussion within CITA in 1993.

We know that building strong relationships drives projects.

Although we all work hard to make the management of projects as simple and streamlined as possible by following tried and trusted processes and best practice, in reality many projects are complex and difficult to manage well.

As a Registered Project Professional (RPP) I have been looking forward to the day that I can build on that recognition by becoming a Chartered Project Professional and that day will soon arrive - you won’t be surprised to know that my application is already in process.

Simon Darby is portfolio manager at APM He discusses his views on portfolio management and how he got to where he is now, including his professional development and experience.

Those of you who followed the series of blogs that ran alongside the initial consultation on the structure and content of the APM Body of Knowledge 7th edition will appreciate that as an editorial team we are committed to delivering a body of knowledge that describes projects, programmes and portfolios and how they contribute to organisational value in a usable way.

Read the latest on resource optimisation here Resource management is acquiring, allocating and managing the resources, such as individuals and their skills, finances, technology, materials, machinery and natural resources required for a project.

The best and most successful projects usually require a top notch team collaborating on all cylinders throughout the engagement.