Is AI the Terminator of project management professionalisation? Blog
If you were to ask a random adult in the street what they associate the idea of artificial intelligence (AI) with, it probably wouldn’t be benign.
Lessons from the Antarctic: risk management and contingency planning Blog
Risk, is defined by APM as ‘the potential of a situation or event to impact on the achievement of specific objectives’.
Bouncing back from Virgin Orbit’s ill-starred rocket launch project Blog
On 9 January, the Irish government issued a warning to maritime traffic off the country’s south-western coastline: “There is a low probability for the vehicle to produce dangerous debris if a mishap were to occur.
How to make your projects a fairer environment to work in Blog
As a project professional, you need to know how to make your projects fairer because the individuals you are working with care about fairness.
Knowing when to quit Blog
New Zealand’s Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern recently and unexpectedly announced her resignation.
Living through Hurricane Irma: Key lessons learned from the Anguilla Rehabilitation Programme Blog
The date 6 September 2017 will forever be etched into the memories of Anguillians at home and abroad.
Finding your purpose in the project profession Blog
The last few years has seen a resurgence in thinking about the age-old question of purpose and the work-life balance.
Contract for Differences: the essential tool to manage revenue flow in green projects Blog
The net zero 2050 objective mandates companies to decarbonise their business quickly and effectively.
Lessons from the Antarctic: success is about goals and team management is key Blog
After a lifetime of exploration and adventure, Sir Ernest Shackleton’s death, on route to Antarctica in January 1922, marked the end of the so-called heroic age of Antarctic exploration.
The Ebola outbreak: project professionals responding to the threat Blog
I was recently asked by two different clients if our organisation had the physical presence and technical capability to support the delivery of several urgent medical research centre construction projects in central Africa.
Is AI the Terminator of project management professionalisation?
If you were to ask a random adult in the street what they associate the idea of artificial intelligence (AI) with, it probably wouldn’t be benign.
Lessons from the Antarctic: risk management and contingency planning
Risk, is defined by APM as ‘the potential of a situation or event to impact on the achievement of specific objectives’.
Bouncing back from Virgin Orbit’s ill-starred rocket launch project
On 9 January, the Irish government issued a warning to maritime traffic off the country’s south-western coastline: “There is a low probability for the vehicle to produce dangerous debris if a mishap were to occur.
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.
Knowing when to quit
New Zealand’s Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern recently and unexpectedly announced her resignation.
Living through Hurricane Irma: Key lessons learned from the Anguilla Rehabilitation Programme
The date 6 September 2017 will forever be etched into the memories of Anguillians at home and abroad.
Finding your purpose in the project profession
The last few years has seen a resurgence in thinking about the age-old question of purpose and the work-life balance.
Contract for Differences: the essential tool to manage revenue flow in green projects
The net zero 2050 objective mandates companies to decarbonise their business quickly and effectively.
Lessons from the Antarctic: success is about goals and team management is key
After a lifetime of exploration and adventure, Sir Ernest Shackleton’s death, on route to Antarctica in January 1922, marked the end of the so-called heroic age of Antarctic exploration.
The Ebola outbreak: project professionals responding to the threat
I was recently asked by two different clients if our organisation had the physical presence and technical capability to support the delivery of several urgent medical research centre construction projects in central Africa.
Cross-organisational change in a complex environment webinar - A case study in gaining engagement, 12 September 2017
It is generally accepted that ‘Engagement’ , and a good understanding of the need for change are critical ingredients for successful and sustainable change.
Cross-organisational change in a complex environment webinar: A case study in gaining engagement
It is generally accepted that ‘Engagement’ , and a good understanding of the need for change are critical ingredients for successful and sustainable change.
Project success through excellence in procurement and contract management
Dr Jon Broome, Chair of the APM’s Contracts and Procurement SIG, gave a thought-provoking presentation on 29 June 2017 at the Novotel Hotel York to a captive audience, challenging the approach to contract management and procurement.
The future of knowledge management conference
Our annual APM Knowledge SIG conference on Thursday 6 July 2017 was a roaring success! The theme for the day was the future of KM, with a focus on what the future might mean for the P3M profession.
Welcome to the International Edition of the APM PMO SIG Newsletter!
This quarter the PMO SIG has gone international to find the latest news, events, and PMO Wisdom.
We are all different but that's ok: how to get the best out of a diverse team
On 28 June 2017, John Hardwick (MoreFrom Coaching) gave an excellent talk about the Diversity within teams in Bristol, how to identify what characteristics individuals have and how having a range of these within a team leads to success.
The leadership challenge - is it easy to identify good leaders
Midland’s branch held a very intriguing event on leadership on 20 July 2017 in the pleasant surroundings and convenient MK College in Central Milton Keynes with over 20 delegates who were able to enjoy the networking opportunity and the delicious refreshments.
PMO wisdom interview with Andy Jordan, Summer 2017
President of Roffensian Consulting Inc.
PMO wisdom interview with Tuula Nurmiluoto, Summer 2017
Emma Arnaz-Pemberton continued the international contribution to the PMO wisdom series by interviewing Tuula Nurmiluoto, Top Coaching Finland.
PMO wisdom interview with Matti Haukka, Summer 2017
From Finland at the fourth 3PMO annual conference, the SIG Chair Emma Arnaz-Pemberton interviewed Matti Haukka from Project Institute Finland.