Sustainability starts before the project begins: Why early planning determines long-term impact
“The success of a project is not defined only by what it delivers today, but also by the value it continues to create tomorrow.” Sustainability is a starting point, not a final checklist! When people hear the word sustainability in project management, they often think of environmental protection, carbon footprints, or green technologies. While these are important, […]
Why Sustainability Is No Longer Optional in Project Management
Introduction For decades, project success was measured through a simple formula: delivering on time, within budget, and according to scope. While these criteria remain important, today’s challenges require a broader perspective. Climate change, resource scarcity, social inequalities, and stakeholder expectations are transforming the way organizations plan and implement projects. As a result, sustainability is […]
Deliverables Don’t Create Sustainable Impact. People Do.
By Agustín Moya-Colorado, Member of the Board of Directors, PM² Alliance (This article is part of the SPM² Project, co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union.) Over the years, I have often encountered projects that were considered successful at the moment of closure. The planned activities had been completed, the deliverables had been […]
Sustainability Management Plan: The New SPM² Artefact That Turns Sustainability into Project Governance Practice
Project management has long been built around familiar questions: What are we delivering? When will it be delivered? How much will it cost? Who is responsible? How will success be measured? These questions still matter. However, contemporary projects are increasingly expected to answer a broader and more demanding question: What kind of impact will this […]
Welcome to the First SPM² Newsletter
Project management is evolving. Today, delivering projects on time, within budget, is no longer enough. Projects are increasingly expected to create long-term environmental, social and economic impact while supporting Europe’s green and digital transitions. At the same time professionals should adapt to those changes and create an ecosystem of mutual support and development. This is […]
Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society Matchmaking Event
Event Objectives The Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society Matchmaking Event, organised by Crowdhelix and SOAS University of London, was designed to support Horizon Europe Cluster 2 collaboration by bringing together universities, research organisations, education providers, SMEs, NGOs, policy-oriented stakeholders and innovation actors interested in building strong consortia for the 2026 calls. The event focused on […]
Project Presentation during European Academy’s Open Course “Unlocking AI in Research: Must-Know Tools to Supercharge Your Work”
Event Objectives The open course “Unlocking AI in Research: Must-Know Tools to Supercharge Your Work” provided a practical learning setting for researchers and EU project professionals to explore how AI tools can support literature reviews, academic writing, data analysis, automation and research dissemination. Within this framework, European Academy delivered an introductory presentation on its role, […]
SPM² Dissemination Seminar – Sustainable Project Management through PM²
Event Objectives The primary objectives of the SPM2 Project Presentation were to:• Demonstrate the integration of ESG principles into project management training andeducation, raising awareness among youth and students interested in sustainableentrepreneurship, project management.• Promote the integration of sustainability and impact -oriented thinking into project planningand implementation.• Encourage knowledge exchange between students, researchers, and academic […]
SPM² Presented at GR digiGOV-innoHUB Weekly Governance Forum
Event Objectives The GR digiGOV-innoHUB Weekly Governance Forum is a recurring digital event series dedicated to fostering cross-sector dialogue on innovation, interoperability, and transformation in public administration. It brings together public sector stakeholders, academic institutions, SMEs, and civil society actors to share projects, technologies, and practices that advance digital governance. PM² Alliance, in collaboration with […]
Micro-Credentials for Green Project Skills: Why Modular Learning Is the Future of PM² Upskilling
Sustainability is no longer a “nice-to-have” in project delivery. Whether you work in the public sector, coordinate EU-funded initiatives, or lead transformation programmes in a company, you’re increasingly expected to deliver outcomes that are not only on time and on budget—but also responsible, measurable, and future-proof. The challenge? Most organisations don’t have the time (or […]
