Sustainable Project Management: Why Knowledge Is Becoming the Core Driver of Next-Generation Project Practices
Introduction As organizations race to meet the demands of an unpredictable future, one truth becomes unmistakable — projects are no longer just vehicles for delivering outputs. They are becoming engines of responsible, sustainable, long-term value. And without knowledge, no engine can run efficiently. A New Reality: Modern Projects Require More Than Traditional Skills Today’s project […]
Building the Skills for a Sustainable Future: How the SPM² Project Is Redefining Project Management in Europe
Introduction Sustainability is no longer a mere “nice-to-have” in project management—it has become an essential requirement that influences how organizations design, execute, and assess their initiatives. The SPM² (Sustainable Project Management through PM²) initiative seeks to reconcile the divide between conventional project management methodologies and the growing demand for sustainability-focused competencies. But which competencies are […]
Cross-Project Clustering Activities within the Educational Programme on Sustainable Project Management for Young People
Event Objectives The Educational Programme on Sustainable Project Management for Young People was designed as a capacity-building training aimed at introducing participants to the principles, frameworks, and practical tools of sustainable and regenerative project management. The main objectives of the event were to:• Introduce participants to the foundations of sustainable project management and its relevance […]
PM Agora 2025 – European Project Management & Innovation Forum
PM Agora 2025 convened project professionals, trainers, EU officers, and sustainability advocates from across Europe as a pan-European forum for sharing tools and initiatives that strengthen capacity building and innovation in EU-funded projects. Within the programme, PM² Alliance presented the Sustainable Project Management through PM² (SPM²) project in collaboration with PM² EU, with the aim […]
European Projects as Engines of Sustainable Innovation
Transforming Collaboration, Learning, and Sustainability Across Europe Across Europe, the call for sustainability is reshaping how we teach, manage, and innovate. Yet no single institution can tackle global challenges alone. From climate change to digital transformation, solutions require collaboration, sharing knowledge, methods, and values across borders. European projects have thus become powerful engines of sustainable […]
Dissemination Activity – PMI Podkarpacie: Project Management Practices
A one-day project management meeting, organized by PMI Poland Chapter Podkarpacie in collaboration with UITM, brought together university staff, students, and PMI representatives to strengthen project management excellence and expand regional professional connections. The event focused on promoting professional project management practices and methodologies, including PM², while supporting knowledge sharing on current trends and best […]
Workshop on the BE(A)ST Approach: Empowering Students for Personalized Career Development + (SPM² Project Promotion)
A university workshop brought together Career Office teams and academic staff to explore how personalized career development approaches can support sustainability-oriented project management education and strengthen institutional capacity for competence development. The session promoted the Sustainable Project Management through PM² (SPM²) project by presenting its goals, scope, and expected outcomes to university staff, academic advisors, […]
Why Sustainability Skills Aren’t One-Size-Fits-All
In today’s rapidly evolving regulatory, societal, and business landscape, sustainability has moved from the margins to the mainstream. It is no longer a peripheral concern or marketing slogan — it is a strategic imperative. Projects, regardless of sector or scope, are now evaluated not only by timelines and budgets, but also by their long-term environmental […]
Connecting the PM² Mindset to Sustainability in Everyday Project Work
PM² at the service of transformation Every project is, at its heart, an act of transformation. It aims to make something better—a community, a place, a system, a service. Yet in the rush to deliver outputs, we often lose sight of this transformative essence and its impact on the world around us. Sustainability reminds us […]
Project Presentation to the 25th Institutional Event, University of Thessaly
The SPM² project was presented at a major meeting that brought together representatives from Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) across Greece and Cyprus, emphasizing the value of European collaboration in education, innovation, and sustainable development. Focus and Objectives The presentation highlighted how ESG principles can be integrated into project management training and education to support sustainable […]
