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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
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