Antipatterns in Effective Governance: A Methodological Perspective
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 backbone where management decisions find
The 7 Enemies of Sustainable Project Management in Public Administration
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 project management that every conscientious
The Project-End Canvas
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 this information. To accurately exploit
PM² Methodology and Sustainability: A Holistic Approach to Responsible Project Management
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 social, forms the basis for
Sustainable Leadership – The Cornerstone of Sustainable Project Management
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 itself. The journey towards sustainable
Open Source Strategies for Organisations -The 3 Cs of Open Source Engagement
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 implementing a well-defined strategy, organisations
PM² Mindsets: Key Success Enablers for your projects.
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 them. Julián: What are the
Operating Zones in Management
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 and Danger zones. The operating
