Association for Project ManagementAnnual General Meeting 2019

18 November 2019, 30 Euston Square

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President’s Address Approval of 2018 AGM Minutes Annual Report and Accounts for year

ended 31.03.19 Royal Charter & By-Laws Election Results Members’ Questions

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President’s AddressApproval of 2018 Minutes

Sue Kershaw, President

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Annual Report and Accounts to 31 March 2019

John McGlynn, ChairDebbie Dore, CEOMark Hepworth, CFO

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John McGlynn, Chair

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APM Strategy

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Strategy Developments:

Support and mentoring for

SMEs

Giving Back –training support

for charities

Making better use of Project

Data

APM Brand Review

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Support and Mentoring for SMEs and Charities

Key aims Improve project outcomes Support the increased adoption of project

management professionals Increase the range of volunteering activities, and

for members to contribute to the community Penetrate these sectors to broaden the diversity

of the profession Reinforce our role as working in the interest of

public benefit to improve the UK economy and society

Raise the profile of APM and the profession

Strategy Implementation Diagnostic tool – conditions for project

success Trained volunteers (MAPMs or FAPMs) will

audit the business against specified factors and provide feedback

Free of charge to the SME, limited # of sessions

Aim is to make it available across the UK

To provide an advisory service that supports local SME businesses and charities in their approach to project management through a limited number of free hands-on sessions with experts across the breadth of the UK

Next step: Undertake a pilot to understand take-up from SMEs and the effort involved

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Giving Back - Training Support for Charities

Key aims Improve project outcomes, in a sector

where funding is limited Support the increased adoption of project

management professionals Reinforce our role as working in the interest

of public benefit to improve the UK economy and society

Raise the profile of APM and the profession in the charity sector

Strategy Implementation We will deliver project management

training through an approved Accredited Training Provider

Provide an opportunity to sit the APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ)

Provide the environment for charities to network with similar organisations

APM will reinvest resources and provide funded training to support charities and aid organisations to build project management capabilities, implement best practice and deliver successful projects.

Next step: Application process has opened and selection of candidates underway, training to commence in December 2019.

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Making Better Use of Project Data

Key aims To support the profession in data driven

decision-making and preparing for the future

To help the profession to understand the role of data analytics and data science in project environments

To provide support to communities of interest in project data analytics

To drive standards and best practice in data collection and analysis in the project environment

Strategy Implementation Initially research activity to understand current

maturity levels of data analytics in projects Chair a pan-sector working group to inform future

APM strategy Define data collection standards across the

profession Investigate how constructs such as data trusts,

cooperatives and common standards could support the project management world

APM to provide research, guidance and resources on the use of project data from and for our members, stakeholders and the profession. The objective will be to provide benefit to our members and the wider project community, to drive success in project delivery

Next step: Establish a pan-sector working group to define research activity

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APM Brand ReviewTo consider all aspects of APM’s existing brand to determine what changes we should make having been granted our Royal Charter in 2017. Note the current brand was launched in 2005 with a secondary “chartered” brand introduced in 2017.

Key Aims

Ensure our brand reflects, supports and communicates APM as an organisation

Ensure the opportunities and strengths of chartered status are leveraged

Ensure that APM stands out and remains salient and relevant to members, potential members and stakeholders.

Review APM’s name, now we are chartered

Strategy Implementation

Commissioned brand consultancy Frank, Bright & Abel to conduct this review and recommend a brand strategy

– Research: staff, volunteers, members, corporates, non-members, influencers, other external stakeholders

Considering options for trading names

Next step: Recommendation from the Brand Review will go to the APM Board in March 2020

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Addressing the climate emergency

Recognise APM and project managers have a role to play in helping to address the climate emergency

Developing our commitment to doing so and providing a pledge that project managers can sign up to

Further developing APM’s own greencredentials

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Debbie Dore, CEO

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Portfolio Deliverables 2018-19

Launched online application for Chartered Register October 2018

Over 700 applications received in year one

IPMA Qualifications November 2018

Launch of new suite of IPMA qualifications

Decoupling of APM and IPMA qualifications

Revised MAPM Standard and Joining Process March 2019

Improved and seamless experience for applicants

New route introduced for PMQ holders

Career Path November 2018

An interactive online tool to help project professionals take the next step in their career

Digital Badges Rollout from November 2018

14,848 issued* Over 7k shares*

*from April 2019- October 2019

Ibis House Consolidation and Extension project (I.C.E)March 2019

All staff brought under one roof for a more cohesive working environment

APM Learning March 2019

Launch of an online learning platform to host a range of digital learning content that is quality assured by APM Online PMQ Pilot

From March 2019

Trial PMQ online with 75 candidates

APM Body of Knowledge 7th edition March 2019

Developed and published with widespread volunteer input

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Portfolio Deliverables 2019-20

Chartered updates November 2019

Pro-rata renewal dates Improved online directory for

Register of ChPPs

Community Platform Early 2020

A secure community space for the profession

Qualifications Platform From March 2020

Improved and seamless candidate experience

Candidates can take the APM PMQ online from June 2020

Paperless Direct Debit /Automated RenewalsJanuary / February 2020

Simpler customer journey when it comes to renewing

Digital Development Project Rollout from 2020

Develops the ability to bring online features to Members faster

Revised PMQ and PFQ aligned to the APM Body of knowledge 7th edition May 2020

Ensures our qualifications continue to equip learners with the most relevant knowledge

PFQ Online - Open ExamMay 2020

Allows candidates to sit the one-hour multiple choice exam at anytime from anywhere

PPQ Revision August 2020

Shaped by input from the profession and corporate organisations

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Register launched October 2018

495 ChPPs issued by March 2019

Multiple sectors and 48 based internationally

Chartered celebration in January

Expect to achieve 1,000 in December

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Chartered Standard Successfully position, develop and launch the Chartered standard to become the accepted benchmark standard for project professionals

Diversification into new sectors including space, health sciences, legal and charity sector, financial services

Continue to invest internationally both through IPMA and directly

Outdoors adverts reached 3.2 million people. Ran first ever APM advertising campaign and follow-up campaign

Schools engagement campaign – 'Make it Happen' reached over 75,000 students in first year. 275 schools registered by 31 March

Collaborations with external bodies like Institute for Government, CBI and supported the IPA inaugural conference

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Further Key Activities

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Invested over 2% of APM revenues in innovative research

Key research delivered 2018/19 such as Research Fund Papers; Research Summary Series; productivity report, and Salary Survey (9,000 responses to the two in-year publications)

Golden Thread research with PwC (contribution of project management to UK) -completed in this year and launched April 2019

Projecting the Future Group established and developed for June 2019 launch

Published over 50 pieces of thought leadership

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Knowledge and Research

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Advance the art, science, theory and practice of project management with an innovative knowledge and research programme

Volunteering

Key aims

To provide a more diverse range of volunteering activities for a more diverse range of people.

To improve communication and engagement with all volunteers leading to greater participation, value and advocacy.

Provide the resourcing and support that ensures volunteering activities are effective and rewarding

Ensure governance provides clarity around decision making, accountabilities and breadth of responsibilities.

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Membership Survey – 2789 responses

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Award winning

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2018/19 Financial ReportMark HepworthChief Financial Officer

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Summary Income and Expenditure

£'000 2018/19 2017/18

Total Income 11,583 9,917

Total Expenditure (11,168) (10,031)

Net Gain/(Loss) on Investments 151 (15)

Net Surplus/(Deficit) for the year 567 (129)

Funds brought forward 5,998 6,127 Funds carried forward 6,565 5,998

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Income

£'000 2018/19 2017/18

Subscriptions 4,010 3,651

Examinations / Other contractual 6,258 4,993

Publications 502 442

Events 761 772

Investment Income 52 59

Total 11,583 9,917 0

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Individual Memberships

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Life Members 10 10Honorary Fellows 97 90Fellows 463 399Members 13,763 13,631Associates 8,808 7,865Students 6,604 3,696

Total 29,745 25,691

Paying Members 23,034 21,895 +5%Non-Paying Members 6,711 3,796 +77%

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Total Expenditure 2018/19

£'000 2018/19 2017/18

Subscriptions 4,116 3,821

Examinations / Other contractual 4,422 3,956

Publications 978 841

Research & development projects 457 500

Events 1,176 895

Investment Income 19 18

Total 11,168 10,0310

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Balance Sheet

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Fixed Assets Current Liabilities due within one year

Intangible Fixed Assets 914 626 Trade creditors (642) (479)Tangible Fixed Assets 1,126 303 Other creditors & accruals (1,108) (979)Investment Portfolio 4,008 3,805 Subscriptions received in advance (1,885) (1,821)

Taxes and social security (257) (247)6,048 4,734 (3,892) (3,526)

Current Assets Net Current Assets/(Liabilities) 1,072 1,269

Investments - Term Deposits 2,589 2,791 Total assets less current liabilities 7,120 6,003Stocks 12 24Debtors 1,718 1,549 Liabilities due in more than one year (556) (5)Cash at bank and in hand 646 431

4,965 4,795 Net Assets 6,564 5,998

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Royal Charter and By-LawsElection Results

Mike RobinsonCompany Secretary

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Agenda Item 4 – Special Business

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To approve some changes to the Royal Charter and By-Laws After two years of operation, the Board held a review of the wording Suggested changes circulated and detail on your chairs. Changes are essentially

‘housekeeping’ and for clarity. Final approval by Privy Council required. Vote and approval required please.

THAT the Charter and By-Laws [as can be viewed online at www.apm.org.uk/AGM2019] and for the purposes of identification marked ‘A’ are approved and adopted as the Charter and By-Laws of the Association in substitution for and to the exclusion of the existing Charter and By-Laws of the Association, subject to formal approval of the Privy Council and subject to any minor amendments that the Privy Council may require.

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APM Board Election Results 2019

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A continuing upper quartile performance in terms of turnout. 19.9% is a record turnout. The results over recent years are set out below.

Under the Charter and Regulations, undertaken as a poll vote with the ballot delivering proxies to the AGM.

First three candidates get three year terms; fourth placed gets a two-year term.

The results follow; welcome to the new trustees and thanks to all for participating.

Year 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Candidates 9 7 8 8 6 6 11 11 8 5 21 10 21 16

Turnout 13% 15.8% 15.1% 14% 14.7% 13.3% 13.4% 13.5% 17.8% 18.2% 17.2% 17.7% 18.4% 19.9

Voters 1,159 1,418 1,792 1,703 1,640 1,602 1,630 1,686 2,326 2,428 2,376 2,450 2,553 2,909

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APM Board Election Results 2019

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Members’ QuestionsFinal Thoughts and Closing Remarks

Sue Kershaw, John McGlynn, Debbie Dore

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