APM Benefits and Value Interest Network

Welcome to the APM Benefits and Value Interest Network.

Ready to make a difference? Dive into our network and become part of something truly special. Whether you're passionate about volunteering, seeking valuable resources on Benefits and Value, or eager to network with like minded project professionals at our exciting events, there's a place for you here.

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Our purpose? To enhance focus on value management and benefits realisation in an increasingly complex world, addressing the needs of members, stakeholders and the profession in the process.  

What do we do? Numbers alone don’t change anything, but the right numbers, at the right time, presented in the right way, can make anything possible. 

Benefits management focuses on informing top-level decision-making (rather than making the decisions) while engaging and inspiring people to make beneficial changes. 

Value management is a structured approach to defining what value means to the organisation.  

Our role is to ensure the golden thread that connects an organisation’s objectives and strategy to its resource allocation remains strong and effective, no matter the circumstances. Benefits and value is not the destination, but it points to the right direction and steers projects away from the rocks. 

In other words, every project investment requires justification, and it’s the benefits and value that provide this ongoing justification. 

What we offer our followers? Conferences, webinars (including with other interest networks) and drafting papers. We also host weekly drop-in sessions which are open to everyone, as well as face-to-face get-togethers and a monthly progress meeting. 

Our working groups undertake research projects (some lasting 18 months) on topics like "human factors in benefits management," exploring how to motivate and engage people effectively and many others. 

How to get involved? Our volunteers include consultants, project directors, program managers, portfolio managers and more. Some actively participate in our committee and working groups, while others come to learn. Either way, we will support your development with networking and mentorship opportunities while keeping you up-to-date with the latest thinking. 

“Do you want to start publishing your work? Do you want to be recognised as an expert? Do you want the opportunity to present webinars and speak on stage?” says network lead Dr. Hugo Minney. “Our volunteer community can help you achieve all these goals whether you're a student, retired, or a professional at any stage of your career.” 

Benefits management The identification, definition, planning, tracking and realisation of benefits. 

Value management A structured approach to defining what value means to the organisation. It is a framework that allows needs, problems or opportunities to be defined and then enables review of whether these can be improved to determine the optimal approach and solution.

Definition from APM Body of Knowledge 7^th edition

What is benefits management?

We bring a clearer focus to value management and benefits realisation in our increasingly complex world in ways which serve the needs of members, their stakeholders and the profession.

We are made up of a community of practice (active volunteers, in working groups and also includes the committee members); and a community of interest (the wider APM membership with a specific interest). 

P3M (Portfolio, Programme and Project Management) deliver outcomes for a reason – to solve a problem (such as regulatory, cutting costs) or create an opportunity (new product, new market).

The investment in the project has to be justified, and it’s the Benefits and Value that justify the investment.