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Five emerging trends shaping project and change management capability in 2026
As we move into 2026, project management sits at a defining moment. Technology is advancing quickly, workforce expectations continue to shift, and organisations are placing increasing value on human capability.
For leaders and project professionals, 2026 represents a transition from experimentation to maturity. AI is becoming a core capability. Teams are seeking clarity and structure. Organisations want measurable uplift and consistent delivery outcomes. These five themes will shape the future of project delivery in Australia and beyond.
Tips and tricks to effectively embed Agile
So, you’ve invested in building your team’s Agile capabilities and you’re eager to implement these new ways of working, but what next? The best advice we can give you is to slow down. Many organisations rush to adopt Agile and then fail to see a rise in their rates of delivery success. The reason being
An underrated relationship: the dynamics of benefits and change
Change management and the change manager role are critical – but often neglected – components of effective benefits realisation. Here Dr Elissa Farrow, consultant and PM-Partners training facilitator, outlines the relationship between benefits and change and how to ensure this integration occurs.
Tapping into the power of data to drive capability uplift results
Running an effective capability uplift program means leveraging the power of data and analytics to inform your decisions and promote ongoing, measurable improvements. Here Nekta Vamvoukakis, PM-Partners Corporate Training & Capability Uplift Manager, discusses how to use data to drive capability uplift results.
The curious case of the hybrid PMO
Struggling to marry your project reporting, governance and progress measurement with the realities of Agile? It’s time to reshape your PMO into one that effectively supports and demonstrates value regardless of delivery approach. Here, Greg Collocott, PM-Partners Associate Principal Consultant, discusses the obstacles to progress and the steps you can take to start building a
3 fundamentals to drive Agile delivery success
Agile is well known for its ability to deliver value in dynamic environments, which accounts for an increased adoption rate in recent years. However, organisations aren’t seeing the success they expect. Here Grant Moore, PM-Partners Agile Transformation lead, discusses how to ensure you’re getting the most from Agile.
What you need in your capability uplift toolkit
Investing in standalone training programs and certifications is one part of the puzzle, but to really drive delivery improvement it’s about taking a more holistic approach. Here PM-Partners Corporate Training & Capability Uplift Manager Manager Nekta Vamvoukakis and Agile Learning Consultant and Facilitator Quinn Dodsworth discuss how to design a capability uplift toolkit to practically support
Dr Elissa Farrow: A journey of continuous improvement
Like her training facilitator colleagues at PM-Partners, Dr Elissa Farrow treads a continuous pathway of learning and experience. Here she shares her latest accomplishment and how her approach to personal development informs her work.
How investing in the right kind of career development can alleviate the project talent shortage
Project management skills were already in high demand, then the pandemic hit. The talent shortage, combined with a highly competitive job market, means that rather than defaulting to one-off training investments, organisations need to embrace a more long-term approach to career development – one that uplifts capabilities and job satisfaction.
Top tips to improve churn and delivery in your organisation
With hiring leaders reporting a steady uptick in staff turnover, what can you do to dissuade your project teams from seeking out greener pastures? Here, PM-Partners Corporate Training & Capability Uplift Manager Nekta Vamvoukakis and Talent and Service Delivery Team Manager Joanne Ortiz consider some of the key reasons why employees are moving on, and some effective
12 common mistakes that lead to project failure
Only 19 per cent of organisations achieve successful delivery at least most of the time – a pretty dismal figure that reflects numerous inefficiencies over the delivery lifecycle. Being aware of and learning from mistakes is crucial in order to avoid project failure and drive delivery improvements. With this in mind, we’ve rounded up 12