
PgM² Programme Canvas
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.
Implementing Portfolio Management
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.
Portfolio Orientation
Portfolio governance, processes, artefacts, and techniques help those involved in portfolio management optimise their management efforts and portfolio results.

An Overview of the PfM² Model
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.

Portfolio Management Maturity
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.

The PfM² Portfolio Management Mindsets
While governance, plans and processes help us with what we could refer to as the administrative side of portfolio management, the right Mindsets help us develop a portfolio orientation and navigate the complex reality of portfolio management within organisations.
An Overview of PgM² Programme Management
In October of 2018, the PM² Guide v3 was released by DiGIT, European Commission and published on the EU Bookshop with an open-source license. This release includes an Appendix with PM² Extensions which feature a new section D2 (page A-106 to 108) with a basic model for Programme Management named PM²-PGM. This article extends and elaborates this basic model, which when published
The PM² Alliance Project Canvas
What is the PM² Alliance Project Canvas and how to use it? Research shows (and experience confirms) that one of the top causes of project failure is related to inadequate project definition. It is therefore essential to initiate projects properly, bringing together key stakeholders to define and document the project idea and its key dimensions appropriately. The PM² Alliance Project
As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes the fabric of work, many roles are being redefined or rendered obsolete.
By promoting PM² as the EU’s project management methodology, Europe secures both the rule-book and the execution machinery required to translate sovereignty ambitions into tangible results. Its home-grown governance model, open-licence framework and pan-European accessibility ensure full institutional control and seamless interoperability across Member States.
EU-funded projects operate in a highly complex environment. To navigate this landscape effectively, the PM² methodology offers a robust framework for project management for EU-funded initiatives.
The Closing Phase of a project, often underappreciated, is vital for long-term organisational success and the enhancement of project management practices. This phase ensures that a project is concluded effectively, capturing valuable insights and lessons that can be leveraged in future projects. In this article, we will explore the steps involved in the Closing Phase,… Read More »The Importance of the PM² Closing Phase – Benefits, Challenges, and Best Practices
In the realm of project management, understanding sabotage is not just about identifying nefarious acts but also about recognizing subtler, often unintentional behaviors that can derail a project.
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… Read More »PM² Manifesto for EU’s Public Administration
Declaring 2024 as a Milestone Year for EU’s Public Administration Methodology Adoption A three-year Initiative for Transforming European Public Administration The PM² Alliance has announced 2024 as a milestone year for EU Public Administration Methodology Adoption. This marks the beginning of a 3-year initiative set to reinforce the trend towards transformation for enhancing efficiency, transparency,… Read More »Initiative for Transforming European Public Administration
In the realm of project management, understanding sabotage is not just about identifying nefarious acts but also about recognizing subtler, often unintentional behaviors that can derail a project.