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New APM research reveals ways to improve government project performance News

Research published by Association for Project Management (APM) reveals new findings on why government projects succeed or fail, and what would improve project performance.



The importance of Projecting for the Future News

The role and value of project management in addressing energy and environmental challenges is evolving to enable ‘projectors’ to contribute and influence societal and economic benefit, attendees at a recent panel discussion heard.


Researchers call for better DEI support from project employers News

Experts are urging for better support for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) practices from employers in the project profession as new research explores and compares the early career experiences of project professionals from racially diverse backgrounds.


APM highlights research contribution during reception at BAM event in Nottingham News

Association for Project Management (APM) highlighted its significant contribution to academic research and the opportunities it offers during a sponsored reception held in connection with the British Academy of Management (BAM) 2024 conference.


Joint action needed across organisations to improve employee wellbeing in the construction sector, experts say News

Experts are calling for better strategies and actions from employers across the project profession to promote employee wellbeing for project managers in and beyond the construction sector, after new research explored how project-based firms care for employee wellbeing when implementing modern methods of construction (MMC).


Questions asked about the future of the project profession as APM Fellows discuss The Golden Thread News

On the day that Association for Project Management (APM) launched its new research report The Golden Thread 2024, the organisation invited its Fellows to discuss the findings and ask questions about the profession’s future at its latest Fellows’ Forum.


Project management: the essential enabler for leaders in healthcare, life sciences and pharma’s transformation journey Blog

It’s easy to see the association that the profession of project management has with building and engineering.


The project profession is growing fast but needs to fill the talent shortage – APM research Blog

Since 2019, the project profession has created an additional 190,000 UK full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs.


Project experts attend APM-sponsored British Academy of Management event News

Project management leaders, researchers and academics discussed the future of the profession at an event at the British Academy of Management (BAM) annual conference, which was supported by the Association for Project Management (APM).


Project management: the essential enabler for leaders in healthcare, life sciences and pharma’s transformation journey

It’s easy to see the association that the profession of project management has with building and engineering.


The project profession is growing fast but needs to fill the talent shortage – APM research

Since 2019, the project profession has created an additional 190,000 UK full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs.


How to make your projects a fairer environment to work in

As a project professional, you need to know how to make your projects fairer because the individuals you are working with care about fairness.


How to get project assurance started

Following on from our previous blog on why assurance matters more than ever for project success…


Six things you need to know to better manage the assurance of your programmes and projects

The Golden Thread APM Research Report 2019 indicated that 8.


What do project professionals believe is the most important dynamic condition for project success?

With the publication of Dynamic Conditions for Project Success research taking place last month, we want to share some of the key findings, what the most important condition is, and what’s next for future research.


Reflections on the dynamic conditions for project success

Ahead of the publication of the APM report Dynamic Conditions for Project Success, we caught up with Dr David Eggleton and Professor Nicholas Dacre who reflect on the process and challenges of completing a high-profile research project amidst a pandemic.


Understanding project performance is key to driving economic, environmental and social value

Like all major global economies, the UK has felt the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.


Rethinking capabilities in projects

Fostering the right balance of capabilities is becoming more complicated as we enter a period of pandemic recovery and growth.


The importance of research and innovation

On 22 July the UK government set out its new Innovation Strategy seeking to cement the UK’s position as a world-leader in science, research and innovation.


New APM research reveals ways to improve government project performance

Research published by Association for Project Management (APM) reveals new findings on why government projects succeed or fail, and what would improve project performance.



The importance of Projecting for the Future

The role and value of project management in addressing energy and environmental challenges is evolving to enable ‘projectors’ to contribute and influence societal and economic benefit, attendees at a recent panel discussion heard.


Researchers call for better DEI support from project employers

Experts are urging for better support for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) practices from employers in the project profession as new research explores and compares the early career experiences of project professionals from racially diverse backgrounds.


APM highlights research contribution during reception at BAM event in Nottingham

Association for Project Management (APM) highlighted its significant contribution to academic research and the opportunities it offers during a sponsored reception held in connection with the British Academy of Management (BAM) 2024 conference.


Joint action needed across organisations to improve employee wellbeing in the construction sector, experts say

Experts are calling for better strategies and actions from employers across the project profession to promote employee wellbeing for project managers in and beyond the construction sector, after new research explored how project-based firms care for employee wellbeing when implementing modern methods of construction (MMC).


Questions asked about the future of the project profession as APM Fellows discuss The Golden Thread

On the day that Association for Project Management (APM) launched its new research report The Golden Thread 2024, the organisation invited its Fellows to discuss the findings and ask questions about the profession’s future at its latest Fellows’ Forum.


Project experts attend APM-sponsored British Academy of Management event

Project management leaders, researchers and academics discussed the future of the profession at an event at the British Academy of Management (BAM) annual conference, which was supported by the Association for Project Management (APM).


APM launches Future Lives and Landscapes campaign

Association for Project Management (APM) has launched a new campaign ‘Future Lives and Landscapes’, which focuses on projects that deliver benefits to society in the UK, transforming the nation’s economic, social and physical landscape.


APM Research Fund – Call for funding now open

APM has launched a call for funding applications to its annual Research Fund.


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