Bent Flyvbjerg’s secrets of project success Blog
Megaproject expert Professor Bent Flyvbjerg’s new book, How Big Things Get Done: The surprising factors behind every successful project, from home renovations to space exploration, digs deep into what makes major projects a success and how these factors can be replicated across any project, no matter what size.
What is conflict management in project management? Blog
It’s often difficult.
How to lead in a crisis Blog
Many project leaders today are under the kind of pressure that would crush a normal person.
Why the project profession needs female mentors Blog
For me, becoming a mentor was a natural transition from working on an individual on a project.
Is project management right for me? Blog
In today’s unprecedented times, almost every organisation undergoes continuous change, whether political, social, economic or environmental.
The critical role of projects in business resilience Blog
We have worked in project management for more than 30 years each, in the public and private sectors, education and as consultants.
How to close a project: what happens to high-performing teams post-delivery? Blog
Ulster University has opened its £350m city centre campus, housing over 15,000 staff and students – the largest city centre campus development in Europe.
Have we cracked gender equality in the project delivery profession? Blog
Have we cracked gender equality in the project delivery profession? As someone who has worked my way up through the Civil Service ranks and managed projects of various shapes and sizes, my answer is that there is still some way to go.
How to be proactive and land your next project management role Blog
Procrastination can easily waste great ambition, skills and knowledge; it leads to regrets.
Social activism holds valuable lessons for project managers Blog
What makes a great project manager? Perhaps the answer is a natural gift for getting everyone behind a new, slightly unloved initiative – or the ability to win over a room full of doubters with humour and a Gantt chart to die for.
Bent Flyvbjerg’s secrets of project success
Megaproject expert Professor Bent Flyvbjerg’s new book, How Big Things Get Done: The surprising factors behind every successful project, from home renovations to space exploration, digs deep into what makes major projects a success and how these factors can be replicated across any project, no matter what size.
What is conflict management in project management?
It’s often difficult.
How to lead in a crisis
Many project leaders today are under the kind of pressure that would crush a normal person.
Why the project profession needs female mentors
For me, becoming a mentor was a natural transition from working on an individual on a project.
Is project management right for me?
In today’s unprecedented times, almost every organisation undergoes continuous change, whether political, social, economic or environmental.
The critical role of projects in business resilience
We have worked in project management for more than 30 years each, in the public and private sectors, education and as consultants.
How to close a project: what happens to high-performing teams post-delivery?
Ulster University has opened its £350m city centre campus, housing over 15,000 staff and students – the largest city centre campus development in Europe.
Have we cracked gender equality in the project delivery profession?
Have we cracked gender equality in the project delivery profession? As someone who has worked my way up through the Civil Service ranks and managed projects of various shapes and sizes, my answer is that there is still some way to go.
How to be proactive and land your next project management role
Procrastination can easily waste great ambition, skills and knowledge; it leads to regrets.
Social activism holds valuable lessons for project managers
What makes a great project manager? Perhaps the answer is a natural gift for getting everyone behind a new, slightly unloved initiative – or the ability to win over a room full of doubters with humour and a Gantt chart to die for.
Welcome to the Autumn Women in Project Management SIG Newsletter 2017
Women in Project Management SIG – Autumn Newsletter 2017
How to ensure effective project performance reporting webinar
Every project needs an appropriate framework in place to manage its performance effectively.
APM North West branch visit state-of-the-art cotton spinning facility
With the help of the Manchester Chamber of Commerce, APM’s North West branch of volunteers were invited to witness the revival of a traditional British industry.
Improving the effectiveness of communications webinar
Stakeholder communications can be complicated and challenging.
Estimation: Why do we get it wrong so often?
The East of England branch event Estimation: Why do we get it wrong so often? and AGM took place at University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, Thursday 22nd June 2017.
Schedule quality: detailed analysis of the main metrics webinar resources
On Tuesday 27 June 2017 Franco Pittoni gave a webinar presentation 'Schedule quality: detailed analysis of the main metrics' put on by the APM Planning, Monitoring and Control Specific Interest Group, by the speaker Franco who is Director of FP Opera and recently co-founder of PIF (Process Innovation Forum).
APM Awards: Submit your entry!
The APM Project Management Awards 2017, sponsored by RPC UK Ltd, is open for entries, however the deadline of 19 June is fast approaching - so we would encourage you to get your submission in soon!
What is portfolio management and why is it important?
What is portfolio management and why is it important?
Sponsors - Can't live with them, can't live without them and AGM election results 2017/18
The London branch ran its AGM on 24th May 2017.