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Parallel Project Training Named APM Developmental Programme of the Year
We’re proud to share that Parallel Project Training, in partnership with Network Rail, has won Developmental Programme of the Year at the 2026 APM Education & Research Awards.
The Secret to Project Mastery? It’s Not the “Perfect” Project.
We’ve all been there: you attend a high-energy workshop, have a ‘lightbulb moment’ when you learn about a resource-levelling technique or a project communication framework, and you’re fired up […]
Give to Gain: Building your Career in Project Management (Podcast Transcript)
Hello and welcome to another Parallel Project Training podcast. My name is Ruth Phillips and I’m here with a new […]
The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same: My Top 5 Organisations Supporting Women in Tech and Project Management
I studied a degree in Engineering and Business Studies and graduated in 1990, when at that time the percentage of […]
The Silent Killer of Projects No One Likes to Talk About…
The Silent Killer We talk a lot in project management about risks, schedule over-runs, budget over-spend, and those ever-expanding wish lists from […]
Beyond “Just Tell Them”: Why Effective Project Communication is a Project’s Secret Weapon
By Ruth Phillips The Real Challenge When I ask the delegates attending Parallel Project Training’s project management courses about their […]
Why Poor People Management Guarantees Project Failure
Project statistics across multiple industries show that significant numbers of projects don’t meet their original goals, timelines or budget. Often, […]
The Stoic Project Manager: How Can the Classical Philosophy of Stoicism help us to Lead and Thrive
Stoicism and Modern Project Management Project managers often work in environments defined by uncertainty and pressure. According to Bent Flyvbjerg, […]
How to Select the Best Project Management Course
Choosing the right project management course can shape not just your next job, but your entire career trajectory. Whether you’re […]