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Why Project Management Is the Heart of Organisational Success

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Why Project Management Is the Heart of Organisational Success | Prof. Adam Boddison OBE on Authentic Achievements


In this enlightening episode of Authentic Achievements, host Kim-Adele is joined by Professor Adam Boddison OBE, Chief Executive of the Association for Project Management (APM). Together, they unpack the powerful, and often misunderstood, role of project management in driving real-world impact.

From his beginnings as a secondary school maths teacher to leading APM, Professor Boddison shares his journey of purposeful leadership and transformation. He invites us to rethink project management not as a rigid process, but as a strategic capability—one that enables organisations to create lasting, meaningful change.

Their conversation explores the evolving nature of leadership, the rise of emotionally intelligent workplaces, and the need for intentionality in everything from project sponsorship to cultural transformation at the C-suite level.

đź’¬ In this episode, we explore:

  • (00:01:29) Adam’s journey from teaching to transformational leadership

  • (00:03:59) Why successful project management benefits all of society

  • (00:04:52) Tackling misconceptions about what project management really is

  • (00:06:08) Why rigid models like PRINCE2 need to evolve

  • (00:08:32) How workforce expectations are reshaping leadership

  • (00:09:50) The emerging role of the Chief Projects Officer in executive teams

  • (00:12:24) Why emotional intelligence matters more as AI advances

  • (00:16:00) Rebranding project professionals and elevating their strategic value

  • (00:20:17) The crucial role of project professionals in C-suite decisions

  • (00:22:14) Why senior leaders need more training to effectively sponsor projects

  • (00:23:15) Creating boardroom cultures that embrace peer feedback and growth

  • (00:25:48) The power of intentional leadership in project execution

  • (00:27:47) What’s next for APM—including exciting global expansion

✨ This episode is packed with fresh insight for leaders, changemakers, and anyone passionate about making things better—through purpose-led strategy, people-first leadership, and reimagining what’s possible.

đź”— Connect with Professor Adam Boddison OBE:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamboddison/
APM Website: https://www.apm.org.uk

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