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MESSAGE FROM THE CEO

ELIZABETH FOLEY

Welcome to the Spring edition of Paradigm Shift. Like Spring, we are seeing the first green shoots of government and business plans to recover from the COVID-19 crisis. How can project management as a profession support Australia in its recovery efforts?

For this special issue of our magazine, we have a range of articles that really pinpoint where we are headed as a nation, starting with a feature article on the “Refined Australian Defence Objectives” from the Hon Linda Reynolds, Minister for Defence. We also hear from project managers that have pushed through and delivered incredible projects during such a challenging time, plus plenty more on the subject of COVID-19 recovery. AIPM has recently conducted a survey with KPMG to find out where project delivery is currently standing and how the events of

this year have impacted the project management world. The results of our Project Insights Survey 2020, will be available on International Project Management Day this year. In the coming months, we are also looking forward to announcing the winners of this year’s Project Management Achievement Awards (PMMAs). We received a great number of entries, showcasing exceptional achievements in program and project delivery and are planning a virtual presentation to showcase the winners later in the year. We are on the path to recovery and now, more than ever, project managers will play a vital role in Australia’s recovery. The Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM) will continue to look for ways to advocate on behalf of members to ensure that project professionals have a seat at the table and have a role in shaping our recovery efforts. Enjoy reading,

Elizabeth Foley

MAIPM MCom BBus FAICD CEO AIPM