New Horizons: Unveiling the New Categories in the IPMA Global Awards

The IPMA Global Project Excellence Award has long been a benchmark of project management excellence. Based on the Project Excellence Model, it recognizes both Large and Mega-sized Projects, as well as Small-/Medium-sized Projects. Since its inception in 2002, the award has celebrated over 230 finalists from 34 countries. The IPMA Individual Awards, launched in 2012, […]

Bridging the Urban-Rural Divide Through Project, Programme, and Portfolio Management

In today’s interconnected world, bridging the divide between urban and rural areas is one of the key challenges—and opportunities—for sustainable development. While urban hubs drive innovation and economic growth, rural areas remain crucial for food security, environmental stewardship, and cultural heritage. The Smarter Urban Rural Special Interest Group (SIG) under IPMA believes that Project, Programme, […]

Project Management Performance: An Analysis of Recent Research and IPMA Perspective

Abstract Project management performance is crucial for ensuring efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and successful project completion. Recent research highlights the importance of leadership styles, technology integration, risk management, and sustainability in improving project outcomes. The International Project Management Association (IPMA) provides a competency-based approach, emphasizing technical, behavioral, and contextual competencies. This paper synthesizes recent research on project […]

Carbon Offsetting vs. Carbon Insetting: the role of Sustainable Project Management

As climate change is a pressing global issue, organizations are exploring ways to reduce their carbon footprints. In the strategies that organizations deploy, two distinct approaches can be found: carbon offsetting and carbon insetting. While both strategies aim to mitigate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, their methods and implications differ significantly. Understanding these differences is crucial for project managers […]

AI and the role it can play in project leadership development

The role of artificial intelligence (AI) is expanding in every aspect of life. From decision-making to doing day-to-day chores, AI seems to be involved in just about everything. Certainly, it creates opportunities and opens up possibilities for its use in a variety of ways. Particularly, in the aspects of life where processes and routines are […]

Collaborate as Volunteers to Achieve Significant Outcomes

After more than 20 years with IPMA, I have come to deeply understand the meaning, value, and challenges of volunteering. IPMA is a not-for-profit organization that embodies its mission, operating dynamically and sustainably over the long term. While it may be relatively easy to organize an event or secure short-term support, maintaining consistent activity and […]

Classification or regression: What is the best course of action when using ML in project management?

The use of machine learning (ML) for solving day-to-day business problems is gaining steam. A variety of ML approaches, such as supervised learning, unsupervised learning, and reinforcement learning, are used to design and build solutions in this regard. These approaches involve use of classification, regression, and clustering based algorithms, to name a few, to make […]

IPMA’s Commitment to Africa: Three Key Milestones in 2024

With its 1.4 billion people, rapid population growth rate of 2.3% and median age is just 19 years, Africa generates an average GDP growth of 4% through a high number of projects in many economic sectors. This shows the tremendous need to train and qualify the next generation of project managers to drive future growth […]

Embedding ESG Principles in Project Management: Key Insights from PPF 2024

At the IPMA Global Project Profession Forum 2024, sustainability took center stage with the stream “Embedding ESG Principles in Project Management,” moderated by Prof. Dr. Vladimir Obradovic, IPMA Vice President of Finance & Operations. The session featured top speakers who explored how Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles are reshaping the future of project management. Key Presentations: Round […]

From ‘Best Practices’ to ‘Working Practices’

Best practices are the “documented processes, actions, or tasks that have been shown to produce superior results; selected by a systematic process; and judged as exemplary, good, or successfully demonstrated” (Garret, 2008). There are multiple reasons for using a Best Practice approach for management of projects. Some of these are: Given the practical utility of […]