Join us for two presentations. The first will outline the Institute’s global mission, key functions, and the range of internationally recognised certifications it offers to support professional development in project management. Following that we will be joined by Dr Nicholas Lambrou who will be discussing rethinking the responsibilities of the Project Manager.

This session explores why Agile transformations often fail — touching on leadership resistance, misaligned mindsets, and poor stakeholder engagement — and provides actionable strategies to overcome these pitfalls.

PMI UK Changemakers will give you the skills and confidence you need to effectively express yourself in any situation. 

The insurance industry is facing a transformation paradox: while it invests hundreds of millions in large-scale technology projects, the majority still fail to deliver their promised value. Studies show that over 80% of major insurance system replacements miss deadlines, exceed budgets, or fall short of expectations.

Why does this happen in a sector that should, by definition, excel at managing risk?

This presentation examines the “perfect storm” behind these failures, the collision of 40-year-old legacy systems, fragmented data, ever-evolving regulation, and deeply embedded human processes. It will dissect the top five recurring causes of failure, from over-customised software and data migration nightmares to weak governance and unrealistic requirements often trapped in the “tribal knowledge” of veteran underwriters.

Toastmasters is an efficient, enjoyable and affordable way of gaining great communication and leadership skills. By learning to effectively formulate and express your ideas, you open an entirely new world of possibilities. You’ll be more persuasive and confident when giving presentations and you’ll improve your one-on-one dealings with others.

Richard Surma, Head of Estate & Capital Programmes for AstraZeneca, will talk us through the project management journey of building and maintaining AstraZeneca’s state-of-the-art research and development (R&D) facility, The Discovery Centre, known as “The DISC”. Here, more than 2,000 scientists work in drug discovery and development across key therapy areas, each playing a central role in the company’s mission to deliver life-changing medicines to patients. The DISC is uniquely designed to advance groundbreaking science, strengthen collaboration, and promote openness, all while supporting AstraZeneca’s leading sustainability ambitions across its science and business operations.

This provocative webinar challenges the status quo, exploring how leadership, when reimagined as a dynamic, adaptive force, can transform project environments into spaces of innovation, resilience, and strategic agility.

In an AI-accelerated workplace, negotiation is no longer confined to boardrooms and contracts — it’s embedded in every decision, from aligning stakeholders to balancing resources in real time. Leaders who treat negotiation as a core strategic skill — not just a transactional tactic — gain the edge to move faster, align diverse interests, and secure outcomes that last.

This session reframes negotiation as a leadership capability, enhanced by AI-powered insights and prompts, to help leaders navigate competing agendas and unlock collaboration.

Discover how the brain’s stress response can be rewired through neuroplasticity to sharpen focus and improve decision-making. You’ll learn practical, science-backed techniques to shift from reactive to proactive thinking—empowering you to lead with confidence, manage complexity, and drive project success. Whether you’re navigating tight deadlines or leading through uncertainty, this session will equip you with tools to turn pressure into progress.