APMG-International Blog - Learning Trends for Professional Managers

What’s a good reputation worth and how do you keep it?

Kate Winter — Fri, 25 May 2012 09:36:14 +0000

I recently attended a seminar at The Reputation Institute. They publish some interesting statistics and theories on how managing your corporate reputation well can have a positive impact on your bottom line. Conversely, not understanding stakeholders or rather, not being aware of their opinions, can quickly impact financial performance negatively. Their research led me to think [...]

Do project and programme managers value team work?

Jessica Wharton — Mon, 21 May 2012 09:19:24 +0000

According to the recent Arras People Project Management Benchmark Report, Project and Programme Managers rank the following competencies as the most important when it comes to their profession: Leadership Communication Skills Planning and Organizing Relationship Management Adaptability. I don’t think any of us will argue that these skills are highly beneficial not only to PPM [...]

The higher level of PM4NGOs’ specialist qualification PMD Pro is launching

Kate Winter — Tue, 08 May 2012 16:14:41 +0000

Following the successful launch of PM4NGO’s specialist certification for Project Managers working in the development sector, PMD Pro Level 1, we are delighted to be hosting the launch of a higher qualification – PMD Pro Level 2. The launch takes place at the NCVO in London on 29 May 2012 from 2.30 – 5pm. Richard Pharro [...]

ITIL® Master and new MALC qualification launched

Kate Winter — Tue, 01 May 2012 15:45:44 +0000

The Official ITIL Accreditor has announced that the ITIL Master qualification is now available. This is the highest level in the Official ITIL Qualification Scheme. The qualification differs from other core qualifications as the assessment method is through written submission and candidate interview. Further details about the Master level are available here. It’s also been announced that the [...]

EVA17 – The Annual Earned Value Project Control Event

Jessica Wharton — Tue, 01 May 2012 10:40:55 +0000

The EVA conference is known for its personal development and networking opportunities, providing insightful talks and presentations on how to become a better project manager using Earned Value Management (EVM). This year will focus on cost, behaviour and benefits, so even if you don’t specialise in Earned Value, you are sure to gain from attending. [...]

We are a Queen’s Award for Enterprise Winner!

Kate Winter — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 07:12:33 +0000

APMG has won a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the International Trade Category. The Award recognises outstanding continuous performance over the last six years. This announcement is made following APMG’s appearance in PWC’s Profit Track published in The Sunday Times on Sunday 15th April 2012. Richard our CEO and all the staff are delighted. [...]

Service Desk Show: come and ask us about our new service desk qualifications

Kate Winter — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:15:54 +0000

We’re exhibiting at the Service Desk Show next week on stand 105. We’ll be talking to delegates about our SDI qualifications which will be available for candidates to take from 1st May 2012. SDI’s industry-proven and internationally recognized qualifications can help you get ahead throughout your IT support career. All SDI qualifications are based on the SDI [...]

Presentations from Canadian Showcase are now up!

Jessica Wharton — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:43:57 +0000

Our new APMG-International Showcase website not only keeps you up to date with our global events, it’s a great source for free PPM and ITSM resources too. Canada hosted its first Showcase in February and you may remember reading this blog post, where Ronn from our US office gave a review of the day and [...]

APM Group listed in Sunday Times Profit Track

Kate Winter — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 08:33:50 +0000

APM Group featured in The Sunday Times Profit Track supplement on 15th April 2012. The Table lists 100 of Britain’s private firms with the fastest growing profits. If you missed the supplement you can see the listing here. Speaking about the achievement Richard Pharro, our CEO, said, “It’s great news that APM Group has [...]

How can we get more young people into project management?

Jessica Wharton — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:49:24 +0000

When I read the 2012 Arras People Project Management Benchmark Report, I was interested, but not surprised, to find the project management community is an ageing one. 47% of respondents were employed project managers but only 25% were under 35. 16% of respondents were employed programme managers, and 92% of them were 35 or over. [...]