10 Valuable Insights from the APM Change Changes Conference

TL;DR

APM's 2023 annual conference showcased the importance of embracing change, becoming change activists, and preparing for the future in project management.

Transcript

I recently had the privilege of attending apm's 2023 annual conference change changes in Birmingham and I want to share some of the highlights with you first a key lesson that the experience taught me I went to the conference as a guest of APM and I intended to make a video unfortunately this is not the video I planned like all projects this one di... Read More

Key Insights

• 🤩 Action driven by values and a culture of empowerment are key to navigating change with agility.
• 🚚 APM's Future Lives and Landscapes Campaign aims to address challenges in delivering projects that bring about societal improvements.
• 💱 Change is evolving, both in terms of speed and type, necessitating the need for project managers to embrace and adapt to change.
• 💱 Becoming change activists involves passion, purpose, and planning, following the examples of successful global change leaders.
• 👯 Engaging young people in project management could be possible through collaboration with educational institutions.
• 😤 Effective team leadership involves building, unleashing, and uniting teams based on purpose, values, empowerment, and collaboration.
• 😀 The project management profession faces the challenges of recognition and recruitment, necessitating efforts to attract and develop skilled professionals.

Questions & Answers

Q: How did Carmel McConnell define being a change activist?

Carmel McConnell highlighted the importance of passion, purpose, and planning in making a difference and bringing about significant global change, drawing inspiration from social change leaders like Nelson Mandela and Greta Thunberg.

Q: What can project managers gain from APM's Future Lives and Landscapes Campaign?

The campaign aims to help project managers understand and navigate the challenges of delivering projects that drive societal progress, improving health, education, reducing inequality, and enhancing social value.

Q: How is change changing, according to Adam Bodison?

Adam Bodison explained that change is not only becoming faster but also evolving in various ways, impacting different sectors and professions differently. He emphasized the importance of embracing change to maximize the profession's impact on benefiting society.

Q: How can young people be engaged in project management?

The suggestion was made to collaborate on a campaign to offer seminars on project management basics to trainee teachers. This would equip them to guide students effectively in understanding and managing projects from an early age.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The conference emphasized the significance of taking action driven by values and fostering a culture of empowerment and agility in the midst of change.

• APM's Future Lives and Landscapes Campaign aims to address challenges in delivering projects that improve society, focusing on health, education, and social equality.

• The conference explored the changing nature of change itself and the need to embrace it to maximize the impact of the project management profession.