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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.
Why your organisation needs better benefits management (and how to improve your practices)
Benefits realisation is the defining factor in project success and the real purpose for the implementation of projects, but many organisations fail to focus enough effort on benefits management. Here, Senior Consultant Steve Vanges discusses this crucial conundrum and offers his tips on how you can improve your benefits management practices.
4 key steps to improve your project assurance today
Humans are hardwired for blue-sky thinking – which is great in many contexts but often creates turmoil in the project delivery world and can lead to serious financial consequences. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to improve your project assurance and start guarding against expensive mistakes.
7 tips for efficient project closure
While it’s crucial to set your project up for success, it’s also important to follow a process for closing it down. Formal project closure helps to avoid loose ends and provides an opportunity to review and learn from the project’s performance.
Why effective project assurance is the key to future delivery success
Is your organisation primed to deliver its projects successfully? Effective project assurance can help to reduce the risk of failure and increase benefits realisation and delivery ROI. With the right methodology, it can also optimise future initiatives and, therefore, execution of strategy.
IWD #BreaktheBias: asserting women’s place in technology delivery
Until landing her current role as Head of Portfolio & Delivery Services with the ABC’s Product & Content Technology team, Leslie Franchi has often been ‘the only woman in the room’. In support of International Women’s Day and this year’s theme of #BreaktheBias, we talk with Leslie about her experience establishing herself as a leader
Are your projects and programmes set up for success?
Preparation is everything and that’s certainly the case when it comes to achieving quality project execution. So what do you need to consider to ensure your assurance activities are properly scoped and your project or programme is set up for success?
5 top reasons why PMOs fail
One in five project management offices (PMOs) fail due to ineffectiveness. In this infographic, we diagnose the most common causes of PMO failure so you can be forewarned and forearmed as you develop your PMO.
Is the Transformation Office holding back your business?
What sets a transformation office (TMO) apart from a project management office (PMO)? Steve Vanges, Senior Consultant at PM-Partners, unravels the differences in remit and intent, and considers why taking an ‘either/or’ approach can be detrimental to progress.
Smart ways to get ahead in your project delivery career
Market conditions have shifted considerably in recent years, thanks in large part to disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. But while these challenges have caused many to put career moves on hold, others are using it as an opportunity to reach the next level. Here’s how you can put yourself in a stronger position to
4 steps to PMO success
Six in 10 organisations now use a centralised project management office to co-ordinate their projects, and with the increasing influence of the PMO on the organisation, it is essential that it’s set up for success. Here are four essential steps to achieving PMO success.