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Connecting intelligence – turning insight into action

In a fast‑changing world, project success depends on more than technical expertise. Professionals must connect people, data and emerging technologies, adapting how they think, lead and deliver in increasingly complex environments.

Connecting intelligence explores the shift towards behavioural skills, the rise of multi-generational and AI-enabled workplaces, and the growing importance of leadership, ethics and value. It looks at how project professionals can evolve their skills to stay effective, relevant and impactful in a more connected world.

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People and behaviour
How professionals develop the human skills needed to work across diverse, multi-generational environments and move beyond competence towards true expertise.

Ethics and professionalism 
How integrity, trust and professional judgement guide decisions and shape success in increasingly complex and fast-moving environments.

 

Leadership and value
How leadership is evolving to focus on outcomes — aligning strategy, stakeholders and delivery around real-world value.

AI and intelligent systems
How artificial intelligence is reshaping project roles, skills and decision-making — and how people and technology work together effectively. 

  • People and behaviour  

APM Project Management Skills Survey 2026

Redefining project management skills for a fast-moving landscape 

The APM Project Management Skills Survey 2026 provides a snapshot of project management skills, competencies and capability gaps across the profession today. It highlights where project manager skills are strong, where expertise is limited, and which areas, including leadership, soft skills and AI capability, are shaping future performance.

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Featured blogs

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How relevant are ethics and values in a project context?

In October 2025, the People Interest Network hosted a webinar titled ‘The purpose of ethics and values in a project context’.

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Five ways to make your project leadership fit for tomorrow

Dealing with the unforeseen is a key part of a project manager’s job. But something significant has shifted in recent years.

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How to build AI into your projects

Praised for its innovation, the Intelligent Project Prediction (IPP) initiative – a collaboration between MIGSO-PCUBED, greyfly.ai and DHL – won two APM awards in 2024. What made the cutting-edge project such a success? 

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  • Ethics and professionalism  

APM Learning module: Ethics and professionalism 
⏲ 20 minutes

Explore the resources in this interactive module to review ethical standards that are expected of project professionals and why they are so important. 

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  • Leadership and value  

APM Learning pack: Reflective leadership
⏲ 2 hours

Discover and refresh your knowledge on some of the key skills required to be an adaptive, effective and thoughtful decision-maker: building your resilience, critical thinking, conflict resolution and leadership of self.

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  • People and behaviour   

APM Learning pack: Personal effectiveness
⏲ 90 minutes

Boost your personal effectiveness skills with a curated playlist of 10-minute audio lessons designed for early career professionals and aspiring leaders.   

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  • Leadership and value  

Leading change in a disrupted world

In a world shaped by geopolitical uncertainty, economic shocks and accelerating change, leaders need adaptive capacity, clarity and human-centred leadership. Drawing on discussions at APM’s 2025 Project Summit, this report explores how organisations can navigate complexity and turn change into strategic advantage.

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Publications

  • Leadership and value   

Book: How to Make Great Decisions on Your Projects

Decision-making is a critical component of successful project delivery, forming the foundation for every stage in a project - from initiation to closure.

This guide helps project professionals understand the central role of decision-making and how to strengthen this skill in practical ways. 

 

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  • People and behaviour  

Book: How to Understand the Dynamics of Change 

Change is an inherent part of life, shaping our experiences, decisions and futures.

This book helps project professionals at the start of their career and beyond understand the dynamics of change and how to navigate it effectively.

 

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