Join us at Project Forum in London on 21 April for a free event featuring prominent project management speakers sharing the latest thinking, ideas, and trends in project management.
Project Controls in the 21st Century, how PMO’s can supercharge a brighter future
Simon Taylor
Time
9:30 - 10:15
Details
On the back of the recent publication by the Association for Project Management and the Controls & Skills Authority Simon Taylor looks at the driving principles that led to the creation of Project Controls in the 21st Century, what it means for PMO’s and how real life projects will benefit…
Your Takeaways from the Session
Your Takeaways from the Session
- The most critical missing components from project professionals and organisations that need to be rectified
- Thoughts on how PMO’s can enable the organisational transformation needed to move beyond project failure
- Honest reflection on past experiences and how wellbeing must be the bedrock of successful change.
About Your Speaker
About Simon
Simon began his project journey in industrial design and then project management before focusing on the planning profession. He was Head of Planning at Transport for London, High Speed 2 & PMO Director at Network Rail. He leads on technology and data at th3rdcurve.
Simon is a published author…
Project Portfolio Management – What, Why, & How?
Join Expert - Steve Jenner
Time
10.30 - 11.15
Details
Project portfolio management exists to answer a simple question: are we investing in the right things, in the right way, to get the results the organisation actually needs?
This session cuts through the jargon and gets to the heart of why portfolio management matters - not just for senior leaders,…
Your Takeaways from the Session
Your Takeaways from the Session
- An understanding of the objectives and scope of project portfolio management.
- Insights into the key techniques that represent the difference that makes the difference.
- Ideas on how to apply these techniques in your own organisation.
About Your Speaker
About Steve
Steve Jenner is an author, practitioner and trainer working primarily in the areas of project portfolio management & benefits management. He is the author of, and chief examiner for, APMG’s Managing Benefits™ (3rd edition, 2024) and Managing Portfolios™ (2024). He was also co-author of the OGC/Axelos, Management of Portfolios.
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Understanding and Overcoming Imposter (Syndrome) Phenomenon
Join expert - Kate Atkin
Time
11:30 - 12:15
Details
Do you experience a nagging doubt that you could be ‘found out’ or perhaps you put your success down to luck or timing?
Have you ever noticed a need to be perfect and fear making mistakes because they ‘prove’ you are not up to the job?
Would you like to feel more…
Your Takeaways from the Session
Your Takeaways from the Session
- identify your own imposter feelings and the difference between that and normal self-doubt
- gain an understanding of the common causes/triggers of the imposter phenomenon
- begin to challenge your own imposter thoughts
- how to support others
About Your Speaker
Dr Kate Atkin is an inspirational speaker, training consultant and author. With over 25 years of experience as a facilitator, Kate has worked with many clients on business, management and communication issues. A highly skilled listener, her style is both supportive and challenging.
Kate comes from a farming background…
Project teams are critical to achieving business change
Meet Expert - Melanie Franklin
Time
13.00 - 13.45
Details
As the pace of change increases, this talk makes a clear case for why project managers play a crucial role in achieving change. It shows that most resistance isn’t about attitude or mindset, but about the brain worrying how much effort and disruption a change will cause. When users are…
Your Takeaways from the Session
Your Takeaways from the Session
- Brain-smart understanding of blockers to user involvement in your projects
- List of most effective activities to engage users and create a “one team” culture
- Example project plan demonstrating alignment between project and change activities
About Your Speaker
About Melanie
- Acknowledged as a thought leader in transformational change, through authorship of 10 books, and practical consulting for global organisations including the United Nations, utility and telecoms, global consultancies, universities, health services and central government functions in the US, Europe, and the Middle East.
- Founder of ChangeabilityPro™, an online…
From Green Book to Green Light: Better Business Cases
Mark Williams
Time
14:00 - 14:45
Details
How Project Managers lead Better Business Cases - with Five Cases automation to reduce the Manual work.
Velocity alone is no longer enough, value is the benchmark. Yet many organisations continue to struggle with benefits realisation, prioritisation, and robust investment justification. Strengthening capability in Better Business Cases ensures decisions are evidence‑based,…
The Five Essential Services of the Enterprise PMO (ePMO)
Eileen Roden
Time
15:00 - 15:45
Details
Enterprise PMOs (ePMO) are often associated with standards, reporting and oversight - but their real value lies in the services they provide to shape better decisions across the organisation.
This session explores five essential EPMO services that consistently strengthen delivery performance across portfolios: governance design, strategic alignment, independent assurance, benefits management…
Your Takeaways from the Session
Your Takeaways from the Session
- A clear understanding of the five core EPMO services and the value each provides
- Insight into common challenges PMOs face when establishing enterprise-level services
- Practical success factors that help EPMO services embed and deliver real impact
About Your Speaker
About Eileen
Eileen J. Roden is an internationally recognised PMO expert, author and co-founder of the House of PMO. She has supported thousands of PMO professionals across public and private sectors, helping organisations strengthen governance, alignment, assurance and learning across their change portfolios.
Known for her practical, people-centred approach, Eileen focuses on…