PM² Manifesto for EU’s Public Administration
Manifesto for methodology adoption and management excellence of the
EU's public administration
In alignment with the declaration of 2024 as a milestone year for EU Public Administration Methodology Adoption, and our kick-off event for the transformative three year initiative, this manifesto outlines our collective beliefs, convictions, and commitments towards fostering a new era of project management and governance excellence within EU public administrations.
Sponsored by the PM² Alliance’s EU Public Administration Advisory Committee, this manifesto seeks to rally individuals and organisations towards realising management excellence across EU public administrations. Embracing the PM² methodology, we envisage a future where public administrations are effective, resilient, and agile, adeptly meeting the dynamic needs of the citizens they serve.
We, the signatories of this manifesto:
the advancement and effectiveness of public administration are critical to the European Union's ability to navigate and thrive amidst the complexities of modern governance challenges.
the adoption of a streamlined, accessible, and effective management methodologies is necessary for enhancing efficiency, transparency, and the overall quality of public services offered to EU citizens.
the PM² Methodology, developed by the European Commission, serves as the cornerstone for modernising EU public administrations, and can set a global benchmark for excellence.
promote sustainability by stressing the importance of including sustainable principles and objectives within public administrations’ management practices, aiming for environmental, social, and economic resilience in all initiatives guided by PM².
the year 2024 marks an important milestone for a collective shift towards embracing PM², leveraging its potential to transform public administration practices across the European Union.
As proponents of this PM² Alliance Manifesto, we will:
promote the PM² Methodology's lean approach, ensuring its accessibility and applicability to public administrations of all sizes and capacities across the EU.
advocate for the adoption of the PM² Mindsets, emphasising their role in cultivating a culture of effective project management, teamwork, and stakeholder engagement within public administrations.
champion the PM² Governance Model as a fundamental framework for effective decision making in projects, enabling value creation and the achievement of the strategic objectives of the EU's public administration.
ensure that effective and realistic sustainability considerations are part of the PM² methodologies and are embedded in public administrations’ management practices.
evolve the PM² methodology to meet the dynamic needs of public administration through active community involvement, research, and the integration of best practices.
adopt agile strategies that respond to the evolving demands of public administration, ensuring flexibility, responsiveness, innovation and continuous improvement.