There is a lot we’d like to leave behind from 2021. Namely, the pandemic and its continued negative impacts, stress and worry on our lives. But there is also a lot we’d like to package up to take forward with us into the new year. We have all been on a steep learning curve over the last two years in some form or another, and as we stride into 2022, an opportunity opens up for us to reflect upon what we’ve learned.

The world of business is constantly evolving, which means organisations frequently need to adapt to stay ahead of the curve. Project management teams are a key part of this, as they are instrumental in driving business change, implementing new processes, and leading projects to success. As a result, continuous learning is a strategic necessity for anyone working within project teams.

Making the wrong decision can lead to failures in projects. At best, poor decision-making results in overruns or stretched budgets. But at worst, the consequences can be devastating! That is precisely why we need to do all we can to prevent failure.

There is a worldwide shortage of project professionals, which presents a huge opportunity for those in project management roles to get ahead. In fact, project management has grown to become one of the UK’s largest areas of business over the last decade.

The endless months of home working are taking their toll. We are struggling with the deficit of social interaction during our working day, and the always-on culture is blurring work and personal space or time. This is triggering stress and damaging our mental health. Whilst numerous studies during the pandemic have shown that productivity is higher when working from home versus an office setting, as time goes on, we are likely to see this decline.

It’s a topic that comes up time and time again, how do you meet an impossible project deadline? We’ve written about completing projects on time before, but we think we may have missed a trick or two, so read on for more actionable solutions for meeting seemingly impossible project deadlines…

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) can no longer be about just giving back to the local community — it is a fundamental aspect of sustainable business growth. By incorporating CSR into project management plans, businesses can proactively address environmental concerns, social inequality, and ethical governance, ensuring these aspects are considered in any new initiatives that are conducted throughout the organisation.

A survey has found that 1 in 5 employees has had an appraisal or promotion postponed due to the pandemic! Fewer one-to-ones with managers, less employee investment and fewer opportunities for progression are stalling our career development. We’re taking a look at where the problem lies, and how we can work to get our careers back on track.

Millennials and Gen Z are changing trends within Corporate Social Responsibility. Their activism and desire to be a power for good is influencing organisations in a huge way – and with just cause! Increasingly, companies are finding their voice to speak out against social injustice, policies which negatively affect the environment and more.

Project management is a lucrative, versatile, exciting, and rewarding job, but in order to be successful in this career, you must have the right skillset.

Project managers need to be organised, knowledgeable and able to multitask. They must be strong leaders in order to drive employees and possess the communication and motivational skills which go hand in hand with managing teams.