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How to stand out as a newly qualified project professional Blog

There are plenty of good reasons to pursue a project management career.


Tips for new starters in the project profession: moving from one sector to another Blog

I started my career in the NHS as a Medical Receptionist about 19 years ago in a GP surgery – a role quite removed from the PMO Officer’s one I have now.


I started my project career during COVID – here’s what I learned Blog

So, what was it really like starting your first ever job outside of university during the COVID-19 pandemic? No site visits, no colleagues at the next desk to answer questions, no physical interaction, everything being virtual.


How to handle project management job interviews: questions you might get asked Blog

No matter how many times we’ve been offered an interview, once the excitement subsides, there are nerves that kick in because the role of our dreams is within our grasp, but we can't quite reach it.


Five tips to help you achieve your project management career goals Blog

Project management career goals are vital to your progression.


What do aspiring project managers want to know about project management? Blog

For the past eight years on the MSc in Management of Projects at the University of Manchester, we’ve been setting an assignment called the ‘Project Management Video Documentary’.


The power of learning to change your mind Blog

Adam Grant’s book Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don’t Know wants us to embrace rethinking.


Merging change and project management – 6 top tips for project professionals Blog

Over the past 10 years, change management has boomed in popularity.


How to make yourself more employable as a project professional Blog

Employability is a “big conversation” at the moment, according to Killian Underhill, talent acquisition partner at global property and construction consultancy Gleeds.


Five reflective questions for a better chance at valuable CPD Blog

As the 21/22 financial year draws to a close and we think about work, appraisals and whether the sun will last all day or not, it’s a good time to set ourselves goals and think about our career aspirations.


How to stand out as a newly qualified project professional

There are plenty of good reasons to pursue a project management career.


Tips for new starters in the project profession: moving from one sector to another

I started my career in the NHS as a Medical Receptionist about 19 years ago in a GP surgery – a role quite removed from the PMO Officer’s one I have now.


I started my project career during COVID – here’s what I learned

So, what was it really like starting your first ever job outside of university during the COVID-19 pandemic? No site visits, no colleagues at the next desk to answer questions, no physical interaction, everything being virtual.


How to handle project management job interviews: questions you might get asked

No matter how many times we’ve been offered an interview, once the excitement subsides, there are nerves that kick in because the role of our dreams is within our grasp, but we can't quite reach it.


Five tips to help you achieve your project management career goals

Project management career goals are vital to your progression.


What do aspiring project managers want to know about project management?

For the past eight years on the MSc in Management of Projects at the University of Manchester, we’ve been setting an assignment called the ‘Project Management Video Documentary’.


The power of learning to change your mind

Adam Grant’s book Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don’t Know wants us to embrace rethinking.


Merging change and project management – 6 top tips for project professionals

Over the past 10 years, change management has boomed in popularity.


How to make yourself more employable as a project professional

Employability is a “big conversation” at the moment, according to Killian Underhill, talent acquisition partner at global property and construction consultancy Gleeds.


Five reflective questions for a better chance at valuable CPD

As the 21/22 financial year draws to a close and we think about work, appraisals and whether the sun will last all day or not, it’s a good time to set ourselves goals and think about our career aspirations.


APM Scotland branch Project Management Challenge 2016/17

The Scotland Project Management Challenge (SPMC) is an annual competition for developing project management professionals.


How does my salary compare?

Following the release of the APM Salary and Market Trends Survey 2016, APM is pleased to report the average salaries per role enjoyed project professionals across the UK.


Local corporate organisations join the Midlands branch Corporate Group for lunch

Midlands Branch corporate member representatives joined a Branch Corporate Advisory Group (BCAG) meeting entitled Setting Up a PMO on 15th June 2016 at the offices of Rider Levett Bucknall in Birmingham.


Agile project management: everything you wanted to know but were afraid to ask

Allstate Northern Ireland recently hosted the APM Northern Ireland branch for an event on Agile Project Management with Adrian Pyne.


Northern Ireland branch Committee and branch AGM

At the recent Annual General Meeting the following were accepted by the delegates and committee members for the forthcoming year.


APM's Project journal interviews director of NAO Geraldine Barker

APM’s Project journal has caught up with Geraldine Barker, director of the National Audit Office, following the launch of her report which delved into the government’s delivery of major projects across the UK.


APM's search for the profession's finest is almost over

The hunt for the profession’s finest project managers is almost over and the countdown is on.


Avoiding conflicts before they arise and branch Annual General Meeting

Following the Scotland branch Annual General Meeting, Nick Fewings from Ngagment works gave an interactive presentation on "Avoiding conflicts before they arise"


SWWE PM Challenge Finals and Awards Night

On the evening of the 28th April at BAWA in Bristol around 55 excited sponsors, customers, mentors and team members attended a very impressive Project Management Challenge Finals Night with four finalist teams competing for the winner’s trophy, and delivering a final presentation, in a very tight contest.


IT Project of the Year category returns to the APM Awards

APM is pleased to announce the IT Project of the Year category returns to the APM Project Management Awards line-up for a second year.


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