We all know we should be reflecting on professional practice and the process of bringing strategy into being through project delivery, but it’s often hard to find the time for lessons learned activities.
What’s it like to work in project management at the Houses of Commons and the House of Lords? Algy Ayson is Head of Project Delivery, Centre of Excellence and Profession at UK Parliament, working in both chambers on projects that stretch across digital transformation, capital works and change initiatives.
The words: “when I grow up, I want to be a project manager” probably aren’t heard in many schools where children dream about their futures! Whilst some project managers find their calling early on in their career journeys, others get into the role later in life after exploring other passions and developing skills which lend themselves well to managing projects.
It’s really amazing to experience the power of collaboration amongst your team.
Some project professionals get all the luck.
Wargames are a great way to test ideas, responses to situations and teams’ ability to work well under stress.
The term Project 4.
To enter Te Waihorotiu, the huge new railway station fast nearing completion beneath the streets of Auckland, is to get a glimpse of the scale of the City Rail Link (the CRL).
Embracing diversity in the workplace is not just a ‘nice to have’ or a box-ticking exercise, it’s essential if we want to build the most successful teams.
Who better to give advice on maintaining your wellbeing and managing stress levels than Dr Clara Cheung from the University of Manchester, author of the APM report The Wellbeing of Project Professionals? “Prioritise self-care, manage your energy and remember that health is the most crucial project you’ll ever manage,” she advises.