IPMA and GIMI Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Advance Project and Innovation Management

The International Project Management Association (IPMA) and the Global Innovation Management Institute (GIMI) are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking the start of a strategic collaboration to strengthen the global development of project and innovation management.

Through this partnership, IPMA and GIMI will jointly promote professional standards, certification programs, research, and events, leveraging their complementary strengths to enhance competences and foster sustainable impact worldwide.

Key areas of collaboration include:

• Cross-promotion of certifications and training (IPMA’s project management standards and certifications alongside GIMI’s innovation management programs).
• Joint events and webinars, including participation in IPMA’s World Congress, Global Project Profession Forum, and GIMI’s Innovation Awards and Think Tank series.
• Development of integrated certification programs to combine project management and innovation leadership skills.
• Regional cooperation in the Middle East and United States, aligning efforts with IPMA-USA and IPMA UAE office. GIMI and IPMA-USA have formalized a strategic partnership to collaborate on project management and innovation in the USA.
• Research and publications, with reciprocal contributions to IPMA and GIMI journals, platforms, and practitioner magazines.

Prof. Dr. Mladen Vukomanović, President of IPMA, said:

“IPMA has always been at the forefront of advancing competences for sustainable project success. By joining forces with GIMI, we are creating a bridge between project management and innovation management — two disciplines that are increasingly inseparable in today’s complex world. Together, we will empower professionals to deliver change and innovation with lasting impact.”

Dr. Hitendra Patel, CEO of GIMI, added:

“At GIMI, our mission is to make innovation a global professional discipline. Partnering with IPMA, a pioneer in project management, allows us to combine our expertise and networks to shape the future of work, foster agility and creativity, and support organizations in navigating transformation. This collaboration is a natural step forward for the professions of innovation and project management.”

Mr. Timothy Jaques, President of IPMA-USA, added: “More than ever, the world needs competent leaders who are equipped to handle modern, complex projects. We are excited to create new innovation and project management capabilities that our members can deliver in the real world.”

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