What does the future hold for project management? This is a critical question for senior professionals. A recent White Paper by the Association for Project Management explores this, featuring insights from four leading industry experts.
- Professor Eddie Obeng PhD, MBA, a leading academic in entrepreneurship and innovation at the Henley Business School.
- Nick Smallwood, CEO of the Infrastructure and Projects Authority.
- Karlene Agard, a renowned risk and value management expert at Oxford Global Projects.
- Martina Blake, a UK Government Advisor to the European Space Agency.
Their views on sustainability, the circular economy, AI and data, and people provide an insightful look into the future of project management and the crucial aspects the industry must address to thrive in this era of global development and innovation.
The report reveals the key characteristics needed for future industry leaders and outlines what leadership will look like in a hybrid delivery environment powered by human, AI, and digitally driven project activities.
Its conclusion, ahead of the next Windsor Project Summit taking place at St George’s House, Windsor Castle, is sobering.
Nick Smallwood delivers a stark warning regarding climate change, stating: “If project managers don’t drive the focus on this, we’re not going to improve. There is no Plan B.”
You can read the full White Paper here.
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