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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.
SAFe® Agilist exam cheat sheet: Your guide to acing the Leading SAFe® certification exam
Interested in taking the Leading SAFe® 6.0 course, or already enrolled to take the exam and become a certified SAFe® Agilist (SA)? Here’s the lowdown on what to expect as well as expert tips on how to prepare for and ace the exam.
PM-Partners marks a major milestone in its history
This month we are delighted to celebrate an important milestone: our 25-year anniversary! From the launch of PM-Partners in Sydney in 1998, to our expansion into the Singapore and Melbourne markets and the company’s acquisition by Japanese multinational OUTSOURCING Inc (OSI), there has never been a dull moment (as our longstanding team members will attest)!
How to prepare for your first PI planning event
Planning Interval (PI) planning is a foundational event for the Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®); it requires regular collaborative alignment between teams and stakeholders. PM-Partners Agile Learning Consultant and Facilitator Quinn Dodsworth explains what to expect and how to prepare for your first PI planning event, whether you’re an agile team member, release train engineer or
What is PI planning? An essential guide for agile teams
Planning Interval (PI) planning is a fundamental practice that underpins the Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®), improving the alignment of stakeholders and teams (Agile Release Train) to a shared vision and mission. In this guide, Quinn Dodsworth, Agile Learning Consultant and Facilitator at PM-Partners, explains what PI planning entails and how it can benefit your agile
Experiment canvas: plan and execute your first experiment
Experimentation is a powerful tool for increasing agility, driving creativity and innovation, and fuelling a culture of continuous improvement. Ready to plan and execute your first experiment? Our Experiment canvas is a handy tool to help you organise your thinking when defining a single experiment. It then provides a working document for running the experiment,
Experiment iterations canvas: plot a series of experiments
Experimentation provides valuable opportunities to optimise the value we create – so why aren’t more of us doing it? If it’s simply a case of not knowing where to start, we have the perfect tool. Our Experiment iterations canvas is an indispensable resource to help you easily plot out your first experiments. Use it in
Agile experimentation: How experiments drive valuable outcomes, increase learning and reduce risk
The benefits of experimentation are too frequently overlooked, and we are missing out on valuable opportunities to optimise the value we create. Terry Haayema, Principal Agile Consultant at PM-Partners, makes the case for incorporating experimentation into your work and shares his step-by-step approach to planning and executing your first experiments.
Unravelling the SAFe® debate for agile leaders
Like any other agile tool, the success of the Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®) lies in its alignment with both the users’ needs and the overarching organisational culture. Here Darryl Wright, Enterprise Agile Coach and PM-Partners Training Facilitator, discusses how agile coaches and leaders can better assess if and when SAFe fits into their context.
A guide to the 3 levels of the Scaled Agile Framework®
The three levels of the Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®) aim to help organisations adopt lean-agile practices according to their needs. This guide explains what to expect at each level and which organisations should choose according to their requirements.
What is the best agile certification in Australia?
As awareness grows of the advantages of implementing agile project management into organisations, the training market is becoming increasingly saturated with agile certifications. Here Jourdan Clark, Professional Development Manager at PM-Partners, explores how certification can benefit you and your team and what to consider when choosing a course. In today’s highly competitive job market, any