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The Five Perspectives on Project Shaping
The article “Where Do Projects Come From? Project Shaping as a Foundational Domain of Project Studies” (Söderlund & Locatelli, 2025) argues that project management research has focused too heavily on executing projects (“doing projects right”) while paying too little attention to how projects are conceived, framed, justified, and selected in the first place (“doing the…
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The Future of Project Management in Industry 5.0
The article examines how Industry 5.0—a new paradigm emphasizing human-centricity, sustainability, and resilience—is transforming the theory and practice of project management. Building on the technological foundations of Industry 4.0, Industry 5.0 shifts the focus from automation and efficiency toward integrating human values, ethical considerations, and societal impact into industrial and organizational systems. This is a…
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Factory Sites and $90 Million Projects: How Project Managers Govern Infrastructure Without the Right to Mistakes
Infrastructure project management is a high-pressure world where mistakes are costly and often irreversible. Leaders overseeing multi-million-dollar projects, such as factory sites, must make precise decisions from the very start, as every choice carries long-term consequences. Risk management is central to the process, as unexpected issues can escalate costs or derail project timelines. Experienced managers…
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How Artificial Intelligence Could Help in Managing Construction Projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to fundamentally transform construction project management by turning scattered project data into actionable insights across the entire project lifecycle. From early planning to final handover, AI can support better decisions, reduce risks, and improve cost, time, and quality outcomes. This article explores how AI can be applied at each…
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Project Management Global Megatrends
How People, Planet, and Innovation Are Redefining Project Management Keywords: Project Management, PMI Megatrends 2024, AI in Projects, Sustainable Project Management, Workforce Resilience, Climate Change, Innovation Leadership Introduction — People, Planet, and Innovation The Global Megatrends 2024 report from the Project Management Institute (PMI) outlines six global forces reshaping business, society, and leadership. Instead of distant…
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PMBoK 8th Edition
The Project Management Institute (PMI) has released the Eighth Edition of the PMBOK® Guide, the global standard for project management. Building on the principles and performance domains of the previous edition, the Eighth Edition simplifies and clarifies guidance, blending mindset, technical skills, and practical advice to reflect modern project management practices. Key updates include: This…