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07/11/2023

The value of Project Management Certifications

Choosing your first or next project management certification Project management certifications are invaluable assets for professionals in the field, offering a wealth of benefits that extend from personal development to career advancement. These certifications, recognised globally, serve as a testament to a professional’s knowledge, skills, and expertise in managing projects efficiently and effectively. They provide […]

02/11/2023

Antipatterns in Effective Governance: A Methodological Perspective

by PM² Foundation in Forum

Effective governance stands as a foundational element of sound management, serving as a Critical Success Factor (CSF) for all organizations, especially in the context of intricate programs and projects that engage multiple departments or organizations. These endeavors often operate with distinct procedures and cultures, each vying for its interests and perspectives. Governance forms the structural […]

29/10/2023

The 7 Enemies of Sustainable Project Management in Public Administration

by PM² Foundation in Forum

Sustainability in project management is becoming increasingly vital, particularly for public administration organisations. It involves integrating economic, environmental, and social considerations into project planning and execution. Nevertheless, the path to sustainability is riddled with adversaries, which can be especially complex in bureaucratic and traditionally structured environments. Here, we delve into the seven enemies of sustainable […]

17/10/2023

The Project-End Canvas

by PM² Foundation in Forum

What is the Project-End Canvas and how to use it? Project management best practices and PM² recommend that projects go through a Closing Phase to capture lessons learned and lost project recommendations. This is where a full Project-End Report or a simpler one pager Project-End Canvas comes in handy as a structured way to capture […]

20/09/2023

PM² Methodology and Sustainability: A Holistic Approach to Responsible Project Management

by PM² Foundation in Forum, Our News

Promoting sustainability considerations in Project Management Sustainability is a concept that goes beyond buzzwords. It’s a fundamental principle that shapes how organisations operate and thrive. It’s about meeting the needs of the present while ensuring that future generations can meet their own needs. This overarching principle, often defined by its three pillars: economic, environmental, and […]

09/09/2023

Sustainable Leadership – The Cornerstone of Sustainable Project Management

by PM² Foundation in Forum, Our News

by Anastasia Moira & Nicos Kourounakis The pressing global demand for sustainable development is compelling all businesses and organisations to undergo a profound transformation into sustainable entities. Project management is no exception; it must actively engage in this global shift by not only applying sustainable practices to projects but by fundamentally becoming a sustainable practice […]

19/07/2023

Open Source Strategies for Organisations -The 3 Cs of Open Source Engagement

by Nicos Kourounakis in Forum

Open source has gained significant popularity among individuals and organisations alike. While most discussions about open source in organisations revolve around using open source products, there are three distinct ways in which an organization can engage with open source: as Consumers, Contributors, and Creators. By embracing the 3 Cs of open source engagement—Consume, Contribute, Create—and […]

11/12/2022

PM² Mindsets: Key Success Enablers for your projects.

by PM² Foundation in Forum

Based on an interview with Nicos Kourounakis, the Co-Author of the PM² Methodology, by Julián Gómez (fjuliangomez.com) Within the PM² Project Management Methodology, a very special point that can make your project successful are the PM² Mindsets. Let’s look at them from the point of view of one of the people who knows the most about […]

09/12/2022

Operating Zones in Management

by Nicos Kourounakis in Forum

At any given moment, we find ourselves operating in one of four zones. These zones are differentiated based on how comfortable we feel operating in them and on the potential benefits and risks associate with the pursuit of goals found in these spaces. I will refer to these four zones as the Comfort, Productivity, Opportunity […]

13/10/2022

PM²-Agile Essentials Free Online Module

by PM² Alliance in Forum, Our News

PM²-Agile Essentials Module Now on the Interoperable Europe Academy This post is based on a news item published on the EC website here. This is an introduction to the essentials of PM²-Agile, is now available as an eLearning module on the Interoperable Europe Academy. PM²-Agile supports institutions and organisations effectively introduce Agile practices to their […]

19/09/2022

Guidelines for Managing Project Politics

by Nicos Kourounakis in Forum

Projects and Politics are inextricably linked which means that there is not a single organisational project in which there is not a need to actively manage Politics.

19/09/2022

About Project Politics

by Nicos Kourounakis in Forum

Most projects run within organisations, so they inherit existing politics (organizational and office politics) and often become a natural arena of political activities.

19/05/2022

The PgM² Programme Management Mindsets

by PM² Foundation in Forum

Each of the four pillars of the PgM² Methodology encapsulates a set of best practices which help programme teams manage the tangible dimensions of programmes better. On the other hand, as the fifth element of the methodology the PgM² Mindsets become the glue that holds the PgM² pillars together. They provide a common set of beliefs and values for all PgM² practitioners.

19/05/2022

An Overview of the PgM² Methodology

by PM² Foundation in Forum

PgM² presents an effective standalone programme management methodology. PgM² encapsulates globally accepted best practices from other methods and standards from PMI, AXELOS, IPMA, and the European Commission, as well as the contributions of a large number of experts, practitioners, and the broader open community over many years.

19/05/2022

Programme Orientation

by PM² Foundation in Forum

Programme Orientation is the degree to which an organisation is oriented towards effectively harnessing the value of Programme Management for the implementation of its strategic objectives. It reflects the organisation’s commitment to attending to the Critical Success Factors (CSFs) of programme management, as well as to developing the Programme Managers’ competence in the domain.

19/05/2022

PgM² Programme Canvas

by PM² Foundation in Forum

The PgM² Programme Canvas addresses the needs of those who are looking for an effective and efficient way to organise brainstorming sessions and document their results around programme definition and planning for further analysis and discussion.

19/05/2022

Implementing Portfolio Management

by PM² Foundation in Forum

The path to implementing organisational strategy is very often seen as straightforward: you define what the strategic objectives are, then draw a path to that outcome by setting up an implementation plan and wait for the plan to deliver.

19/05/2022

Portfolio Orientation

by PM² Foundation in Forum

Portfolio governance, processes, artefacts, and techniques help those involved in portfolio management optimise their management efforts and portfolio results.

19/05/2022

An Overview of the PfM² Model

by PM² Foundation in Forum

PfM² presents an effective standalone portfolio management methodology. PfM² encapsulates globally accepted best practices from other methods and standards from PMI, AXELOS, IPMA, and the European Commission, as well as the contributions of a large number of experts, practitioners, and the broader open community over many years.

19/05/2022

Portfolio Management Maturity

by PM² Foundation in Forum

Advancing on an evolution journey towards higher levels of portfolio management performance involves being able to define as-is and to-be states of performance and implementing continual improvements of the organisation’s capability and capacity in portfolio management.

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The value of Project Management Certifications

Antipatterns in Effective Governance: A Methodological Perspective

The 7 Enemies of Sustainable Project Management in Public Administration

The Project-End Canvas

PM² Methodology and Sustainability: A Holistic Approach to Responsible Project Management

Sustainable Leadership – The Cornerstone of Sustainable Project Management

Open Source Strategies for Organisations -The 3 Cs of Open Source Engagement

PM² Mindsets: Key Success Enablers for your projects.

Operating Zones in Management

PM²-Agile Essentials Free Online Module

Guidelines for Managing Project Politics

About Project Politics

The PgM² Programme Management Mindsets

An Overview of the PgM² Methodology

Programme Orientation

PgM² Programme Canvas

Implementing Portfolio Management

Portfolio Orientation

An Overview of the PfM² Model

Portfolio Management Maturity

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