Maybe your peers are tackling the same policy problems as you, facing the same career conundra, or experiencing the same pressures at work. Whatever it is, it can be great to know that you’re not alone.

That’s why in each Apolitical workshop, we ask public servants to share their thoughts on policy issues, workplace culture, career progression, and much more.

In this article, we share the polling results from the workshop How to ace project management in the public service, which took place on April 5th, 2022.

What do you think is the most challenging part of project management?

Project management is no easy feat: staying organised, delivering to schedule, and prioritising tasks are all significant challenges that public servants face.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, most participants found that balancing the wants and needs of stakeholders is the hardest part of the job.

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Do you work in a formal project management role?

Some participants were formal ‘project managers’ — but most weren’t.

Clearly, improving your management skills is important for public servants in all their forms.

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If so, how long have you been working in that role?

If you're just starting out in project management, you're not alone. 45% of participants had been in their role for less than a year.

Are you hoping to cultivate your project management skills? Check out the reading list below.

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