International Journal of Managing Projects in Business

⚠️ ijMPB EarlyCite Article⚠️ : “Enhancing performance of agri-business through sustainable project management and technological orientation: institutional theory perspective”   🖊Authors: Waseem Shamas, Atif Bilal, Fuwad Bashir Awan & Hira Tariq   This study explores sustainable project management’s role in improving agribusiness performance amid a challenging business climate, rapid population growth, and escalating food demand. Grounded in institutional theory and employing a quantitative survey with 342 project managers, the research reveals that sustainable project management has both direct and indirect positive effects on project performance through technological orientation. 📓Interested in learning more? Click the link to read the full article: https://lnkd.in/e6SR2_f4 Visit the official page of the ijMPB! https://lnkd.in/eDHdMPCq

🔎 Introducing Dr. Francesco Di Maddaloni – The Project Hub Member Spotlight! Our The Project Hub Member Spotlight Series highlights the expertise and impactful research of our members in project management and the built environment. 🌍 This week, we are excited to feature Dr. Francesco Di Maddaloni, Associate Professor in Project Studies at the The Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction UCL. Dr. Di Maddaloni’s research focuses on stakeholder engagement and cross-sector collaborations in temporary organizing, with a particular emphasis on the social aspects and value co-creation in major infrastructure projects. His work highlights the crucial role of local authorities in bridging projects and communities to drive meaningful outcomes. Francesco is also Co-Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Managing Projects in Business. One of his latest publications titled “The dark legacy of megaprojects: A case of local disengagement, missed opportunities, and social value dissipation” in International Journal of Project Management examines how #megaprojects, while fostering modernization and economic growth, can also perpetuate poverty and deprivation, especially in contexts with weak governmental structures. 🔗 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dGEBN3Gg At The Project Hub, we are proud to showcase the thought leadership and research that shape the future of project management and infrastructure development. Stay tuned for more spotlights on our incredible members! #TheProjectHub #UCL #ProjectManagement #StakeholderEngagement #Infrastructure #TemporaryOrganizing #ResearchImpact #SustainableConstruction #PublicAdministration

🔓📝 ijMPB Open Acess Article 🔓📝 : “Projectified collaboration between nonprofit organizations and public organizations” 🖊Authors: Mikael Löfström   This study explores how the projectification of collaboration between nonprofit organizations and local authorities affects organizational autonomy and long-term missions, with emphasis on project-based funding and governance structures influencing identity, resource dependence, and sustainable social value delivery. Findings reveal that while projectification secures essential resources and legitimacy, it simultaneously imposes short-termism, administrative burdens, and restrictions on autonomy, often leading NPOs to align with funders’ priorities and risk mission drift. Mitigation strategies, such as diversifying funding sources and adopting flexible governance, can alleviate these tensions, balancing external demands with internal objectives. 📓Interested in learning more? Click the link to read the full article: https://lnkd.in/eZ4NuU6p Visit the official page of the ijMPB! https://lnkd.in/eDHdMPCq

⚠️ ijMPB EarlyCite Article⚠️ : “How digital innovation affects the cooperative behavior?” 🖊Authors: Yi-lin Yin, Shiyu Guo, Xiaoyu Li, Shaodan Guo & Wenwen Xie   This study discusses the influence of digital influences of digital innovation on cooperative behaviors in construction projects. It is developed a theoretical model linking digital innovation, capital, and cooperation, using survey data from 276 Chinese construction employees. Findings reveal that while digital innovation negatively affects overall cooperation, human capital amplifies its positive impact, and a favorable institutional environment moderates this relationship. 📓Interested in learning more? Click the link to read the full article: https://lnkd.in/eF6jrr9e Visit the official page of the ijMPB! https://lnkd.in/eDHdMPCq

🚀 ij𝗠𝗣𝗕 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀! We are excited to announce our call for papers for the special issue: “AI-Driven Transformation: Integrating Innovation Management and Project Management for the Future” This special issue will explore AI's transformative impact on innovation and project management practices. By exploring where these two fields converge, this call for papers aims to deepen both academic and practical insights into how AI can be utilized to improve decision-making, streamline resource management, and foster creativity in organizational contexts. Guest editors: Valentina Ndou, Marina Dabić, Vincenzo Corvello, Antonio Bassi & Carl Marnewick 🗓 Deadline: 31/10/2025 🔗 Topics and more information: https://lnkd.in/eDEyMabs Submit your work and be part of shaping the future!

⚠️ ijMPB EarlyCite Article⚠️ : “From learning to action: exploring barriers and strategies for embedding lessons learned through a social learning lens” 🖊Authors: Oluyomi A. Osobajo, Ama Lawani, Adekunle Oke, Xebiso Kamudyariwa & Yetunde Adebayo This study explores how lessons learned can be captured and embedded in project-based organizations to enhance project success, while identifying barriers to their implementing. Using a qualitative approach through social learning theory, findings reveal key obstacles such as misinterpretation, lack of mentoring, knowledge hiding, and poor collaboration. Effective applications of lessons learned enhances project success by fostering a culture of collective learning and continuous improvement. 📓Interested in learning more? Click the link to read the full article: https://lnkd.in/eGD8gdnr Visit the official page of the ijMPB! https://lnkd.in/eDHdMPCq

⚠️ ijMPB EarlyCite Article⚠️ :  “Impact of using project management tools and techniques on project and firm performance” 🖊Authors: Xiaoying Li, Gita Mathur & Kam Jugdev This research empirically examined the relationship between the use of project management tools and techniques (PMTTs) and performance outcomes at both the project and firm levels. Through data from 190 project management professionals on 49 PMTTs, the study found that PMTTs significantly improve project management outcomes, with time and resource planning, quality management, and supplier management positively impacting project performance, while time/resource planning and scope management boost firm-level performance. Cost and risk management practices showed no significant impact on performance. 📓Interested in learning more? Click the link to read the full article: https://lnkd.in/eUP8CfMw Visit the official page of the ijMPB! https://lnkd.in/eDHdMPCq

Call for papers AI-Driven Transformation: Integrating Innovation Management and Project Management for the Future

📕ijMPB Latest Articles: “Institutional antecedents of socially responsible collective action in megaprojects" 🖊Authors: Wujuan Zhai, chuanjing Ju, Jiyong Ding, Jianyao Jia, Feihai Liu This study investigates the institutional factors driving socially responsible collective action (SRCA) in megaprojects. Using survey data from 365 participants in China’s mega water transfer projects and partial least squares structural equation modeling, the findings reveal that coercive, mimetic, and normative isomorphism positively influences stakeholder intention to engage in SRCA . 📓Interested in learning more? Click here to read the full article: https://lnkd.in/eaBDKr2Q Visit the official page of the ijMPB! https://lnkd.in/eDHdMPCq

⚠️ ijMPB EarlyCite Article⚠️ :  “Multi-dimensional organizational motivations: the catalyst for interorganizational knowledge sharing in megaprojects” 🖊Authors: Hui He, Qinghua He, Yajiao Chen, Ge Wang, Xiaoyan Chen The study investigates how interorganizational knowledge sharing (IKS) in megaprojects is driven by multiple organizational motivations based on resource dependency theory. Using data from experienced practitioners and advanced analysis techniques, the research finds that image and project-based co-creative economic motivations significantly enhance IKS. Moreover, three effective configurations emerge: comprehensive benefits-integrated driven, short-term benefits-dominated driven, and long-term benefits-dominated driven. 📓Interested in learning more? Click the link to read the full article: https://lnkd.in/df4kmzBz Visit the official page of the IJMPB! https://lnkd.in/eDHdMPCq