APM – The Five Dimensions of Professionalism and 2020 Strategy

APM – The Five Dimensions of Professionalism and 2020 Strategy Nick Jones

27 November 2013

Structure

APM

Current context

APM Vision 2020

The 5 Dimensions of Professionalism

Corporate Accreditation and RPP

Association for Project Management Lead professional body for project management in UK, and the largest

independent professional body of its kind in Europe

– Leading member within International Project Management Association (IPMA)

C. 20,500 + individual members across 4,000 + organisations

525 + corporate members across public and private sectors:

Charity, founded in 1972

Campaigning for increased professionalism:

– helping make it happen in practice.

APM – keeping good company

Structure

APM

Current context

APM Vision 2020

The 5 Dimensions of Professionalism

Corporate Accreditation and RPP

“Project management is

viewed as a prestigious

career path in the private

sector”

86% of projects fail to deliver against their budget, schedule, scope, quality and benefits baseline

December 2012

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Structure

APM

Current context

APM Vision 2020

5 Dimensions of Professionalism

Corporate Accreditation and RPP

Extensive research and analysis

Particular focus on key inter-related issues:

– Themes and trends in the profession

– Generation Z

– World-wide web

– The professional body concept.

The profession: themes and trends

Tolerance of failure in

decline

Professionalism versus

methodologies

Growth of portfolio

management

Largest projects not deliverable

from within single

organisation

Collaboration and partnership

Increasingly complex

governance

New commercial models

Success is the default

expectation

“It is time to lead”

http://www.apm.org.uk/news/time-lead

A big vision ...

A world in which All Projects Succeed

Structure

APM

Current context

APM Vision 2020

5 Dimensions of Professionalism

Corporate Accreditation and RPP

Strategy to deliver the vision

1. Develop and maintain APM infrastructure

2. Develop and maintain standards & knowledge

3. Promote and apply those standards & knowledge

The APM model of professionalism

The core componentsA framework or methodology which defines the processes and practices for the organisation

A competence framework to map levels of knowledge and experience at appropriate levels

Qualifications to provide developmental opportunities and recognition of competence at appropriate levels

A continuing professional development scheme that broadens horizons and builds understanding through sharing of good practice

Recognition that true professionals should be accountable for their actions and adhere to a code of ethics and professional conduct

APM Corporate Accreditation

APM Corporate Accreditation recognises the commitment of organisations to the 5 Dimensions of Professionalism.

Currently 47 Accredited organisations, including Magnox, Nuclear Engineering Services and Sellafield.

Benefits:

Differentiation - Stand out as an exemplar in the development of P3M professionals.

Offers assurance to stakeholders.

Can utilise to help attract and retain the best talent.

The Standard

Breadth of understanding as defined by the APM Body of Knowledge

Depth of understanding in line with the APM competence framework

Achievement through professional qualifications and a portfolio of evidence

Commitment through continuing professional development

Accountability through APM membership and code of professional conduct

APM Registered Project Professional recognises those who are able to demonstrate the capabilities of a responsible leader, have the ability to manage a complex project and use appropriate tools, processes and techniques.

Chartered status

1. APM remains committed to gaining chartered: Everything that can and should be done is being done, right now

“Dignified silence” remains as important and as difficult as ever

2. APM will allow nothing to dent the momentum of activity around increased professionalism; and

3. All this evidenced by “drumbeat of delivery” of regular and timely launch of new products and services which lie within APM’s direct control.

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APM – The Five Dimensions of Professionalism and 2020 Strategy

APM – The Five Dimensions of Professionalism and 2020 Strategy Nick Jones

27 November 2013