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Alistair Godbold and Antonio Nieto Rodriguez

Alistair Godbold and Antonio Nieto Rodriguez appointed as new APM Vice Presidents

 APM Board 

Alistair Godbold and Antonio Nieto Rodriguez will take over from departing Vice President Dr Paul Chapman.

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Ireland's Role in Reshaping Project Management

 Sustainability • Emerging trends 

The current Irish project environment is driven by significant public investment and a robust pipeline of infrastructure projects, which has led to the emergence of new innovations and trends.

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Sharks in the water: The hidden dangers beneath a perfect plan

 Planning and managing deployment 

In project management, thorough planning is often heralded as the cornerstone of success. Project professionals and their teams invest significant effort into crafting comprehensive plans – from developing cost baselines and budgets to schedules and risk management plans.

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The key to standing out in a competitive project management market

 Interview 

Right now, the job market for project managers is in a strong position. Companies are hiring, and there are plenty of opportunities for skilled professionals. But here’s the catch: you’re not the only one who knows this.

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Five networking tips from APM President Dr Yvonne Thompson

 Networking 

The power of networking to elevate your career is a theme close to the heart of APM’s new President Dr Yvonne Thompson CBE DL.

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Why your project management methodology might be causing your projects to fail

 Project failureMethodologies 

We usually look to apply the new tools and disciplines ‘in’ the project, but what about using these tools on the project ‘vehicle’ itself – and could your PMM actually be the cause of your project failures?

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Why being the most qualified candidate won't get you the job

 APM qualificationsProject Management Qualifications 

Imagine this: you’ve made it to the final round of interviews for your dream role. You’re up against a couple of other candidates, all equally experienced, equally skilled and equally motivated. Who gets the job? If you’re thinking it’ll be the most qualified person, think again.

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5 ways to make the most of project data

 Data analyticsProject data 

The world is awash with data. But how good are we at turning all that data into information we can actually use? Here are five ways how to maximise the utility of your data as a project professional.

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