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A very timely Launch…but too late for HS2? |
Association for Project Management goes live on WiredGov. With the comprehensive current press coverage of massive cost over-runs of HS2, delays in the complete opening of Crossrail and the need to ‘deliver’ on promised new multiple transport projects (outside of London) in the newly ‘Blue’ areas of the UK, the need for Project Management skills can only be on the increase. Projecting the future – Mobility and Transport The Association for Project Management (APM), is an award-winning chartered body for the project profession, that is committed to developing & promoting the value of project management to deliver improved project outcomes for societal benefit. APM is a registered educational charity with over 30,000 individual members and more than 500 organisations participating in the Corporate Partnership Programme, making it the largest professional body for project management in Europe. Understanding & managing risks is a cornerstone of project risk management Effective project risk management is necessary for a successful project. The world is changing around us, and this presents new challenges such as robotics, artificial intelligence, climate change and more; in other words, risks. That is why understanding and managing risks is vital to project success and a knowledge cornerstone of project risk management. The key to successful project risk management ~ How EVM is a cornerstone of project risk management ~ Project risk analysis & management mini-guide Spending (especially public sector spending) without planning only leads to wasted £bns, especially if projects are not planned, controlled and (critically) monitored. Many of us remember Tony Blair’s initial costing of sub-£3bn for a fully ‘digitised’ NHS in 2002. The project ended up costing £12bn+ before it was cancelled. MPs report on information and communications technology in government All the rules of ‘good’ project management were broken during that project and similar mistakes seem to be happening with HS2. Project Managers have a key role to play as we prepare for a post-Brexit economy and the APM will be at the forefront of meeting that challenge. Association for Project Management (APM) has partnered with the Institute for Government to deliver an event about ‘How to deliver major government projects’ featuring a keynote speech by Nick Smallwood, Chief Executive Officer of the Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) and Head of Government’s Project Delivery Function: |
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Launch Announcement: Association for Project Management goes live on WiredGov APM: Understanding & managing risks is a cornerstone of project risk management APM announces Keynote Speakers for Power of Projects Conferences 2020 Membership and the APM’s Chartered standard NAO: Managing infrastructure projects on nuclear-regulated sites Managing ICT programmes continues to be a challenge APM’s response to Grenfell report Over-budget EastEnders project was flawed from the start Put aside speculation on Transition costs; Use ‘hindsight’ to foresee the ‘real’ issues Project management is not an ‘optional extra’ for successful delivery |