APM Blogs

Networking can be tricky – you need to form the basis of a potentially strong, mutually beneficial relationship in a relatively short space of time.

Larger companies traditionally reach for project management consultants when projects are challenging, to fill resource shortfalls or provide a ‘comfort blanket’.

Peter Morris, emeritus professor of construction and project management at University College London, highlighted ways in which project managers are working to reduce the causes and consequences of climate change in 2017.

Projects and project management are no longer confined to traditional domains, but can be seen as a ‘golden thread’ helping to drive quality, efficiency and the effectiveness of strategic change in all sectors and organisations.

Wellbeing is thankfully becoming a topic that can be openly discussed in the workplace.

I was in London recently and the traditional tube line announcement of ‘Mind the gap!’ at Paddington station got me thinking of another gap that we cannot afford to ignore, the gender pay gap.

Sometimes a broader approach to programme management is required.

Your first role as project manager can feel overwhelming.

There is a lot of buzz about how project management will be transformed by advances in artificial intelligence, digital technology and disruptive forces.

Wouldn’t it be nice if we knew we could have perfect collaboration on every project we were managing from now till the end of time? Or at least till we all decided we had something else to do other than handle project teams and manage projects? If everyone could work well and play well with everyone else, put all egos aside and focus on the common goals of the project, delivery team and client, we would all be happy focused team members and likely pretty successful too.