The Official Kick-Off Meeting for the Erasmus+ project Sustainable Project Management through PM² (SPM²) was held on December 10–11, 2024, in Novi Sad, Serbia. Organized by the University of Novi Sad, the event brought together 14 participants from seven partner organizations representing five countries: Serbia, Poland, Greece, Belgium, and Latvia.
Held at the Science and Technology Park Novi Sad and the Advise Institute, the meeting provided the first in-person opportunity for partners to align on the project’s vision, objectives, and roadmap. Key themes included stakeholder engagement, sustainable practices in project management, and the customization of the PM² methodology to embed sustainability principles.
Highlights:
Strategic Planning: The partners refined their roles and responsibilities within work packages and reviewed timelines, quality assurance mechanisms, and communication strategies.
Interactive Workshops: Detailed sessions on Work Package 2 (Stakeholder Mapping and Needs Analysis) ensured strong alignment on methodologies and data collection.
Sustainability in Practice: Site visits to the Science and Technology Park and Energy Net Company showcased real-world applications of sustainable technology and innovation in the energy sector.
Team Building: A welcome dinner and partner introductions fostered collaboration and set a positive tone for future cooperation.
Despite a last-minute venue change due to student protests in Novi Sad, the meeting ran smoothly and effectively. Partners expressed high levels of engagement and satisfaction with the event outcomes.
Dissemination:
Highlights from the meeting were shared via LinkedIn and added to the newly launched SPM² project website, reinforcing the project’s visibility among stakeholders and the broader professional community.
The meeting marked a confident start for the SPM² consortium, laying a solid foundation for advancing sustainable project management education across Europe.
