Are you a project planner or controller?
Find out if you are a project planner or controller. The first qualification scheme that recognises practicing and aspiring Planning and Control specialists! The new Project Planning & Control™ qualification scheme supports the publication of the Association for Project Management (APM) guide, ‘Planning, Scheduling, Monitoring and Control – The Practical Project Management of Time, Cost and Risk.’
Conditions for project success. Independent report from the APM
Trillions of pounds are invested in projects, programmes and portfolios every year. The cost of failure can have a catastrophic effect on the economy, environment, and society. Research by the Association for Project Management (APM) – a leading voice in the profession – reveals that the environment in which the projects, programmes and portfolios operate, the conditions for project
A view on the practical adoption of Agile methods
The APM recently sponsored a review of the practical adoption of Agile methodology in project management in the North West. The report was written by the APM North West branch, and is a great insight into what tools, techniques and roles are in place with North West organisations using or considering an Agile approach. The study is
The APM Project Manager salary survey 2015
Here we have the APM’s Project Manager salary and market trends for 2015, an interesting snapshot of the Project Management world. One of the biggest stats is the gap between male and female Project managers, both in salary and numbers! Not sure if that is reflective of the market or the respondents to the survey. From the
What is the secret to being a successful project manager?
It is up to a Project manager to handle the time, cost and scope of each project that they are in control of. Project Managers are responsible for performing streamlined juggling acts. In addition to successfully meeting goals and objectives, Project Managers must also find a balance between a client’s needs and a team’s capabilities. There
