International Journal of Managing Projects in Business

🌟 Meet Our Editorial team at the ijMPB! 🌟 We are excited to welcome Dr. Linzhuo (Arrory) Wang as Associate Editor at the ijMPB. Dr. Wang, currently affiliated with the BI Norwegian Business School (Handelshøyskolen BI), brings his knowledge and valuable insights to our journal. He specializes in diverse areas of research, including: 🔹Project governance “I am dedicated to collaborating with experts across the field to drive forward insights on effective project governance structures, principles, and practices in a projectified era.“ 🔹Megaprojects “I will work closely with authors, reviewers, and fellow scholars to shape research that addresses critical megaproject challenges, especially from multi-stakeholder, cross-cultural, value creation, sustainability, and supply chain perspectives.” 🔹Leadership and Organizational Behavior in Projects “My role is to create a collaborative environment for knowledge exchange, fostering scholarly discussions on how human factors intertwine with the unique aspects of project-based work. “ 🔹Innovation “My goal is to connect theoretical advancements with practical applications, enhancing our collective approach to promoting innovation across various project environments.” Please join us in welcoming Linzhuo (Arrory) Wang to our team! #ProjectManagement #EditorialTeam  #ijMPB #TeamGrowth #Research

🌟 ijMPB at the China Congress on Project Management & International Forum on Chinese Characteristic and Cross-Culture Project Management 2024 🇨🇳🌏 Nathalie Drouin, Editor-in-Chief of International Journal of Managing Projects in Business (ijMPB), had the opportunity to introduce the Journal's new team to researchers and students from various universities in China, including the prestigious Dalian University of Technology (DUT), as part of the China Congress on Project Management & International Forum on Chinese Characteristic and Cross-Culture Project Management 2024. #ProjectManagement #Research #China #ChinaCongress #ijMPB

🌟 Meet Our Editorial team at the ijMPB! 🌟 We welcome Dr. Francesco Di Maddaloni to the new role of co-editor-in-chief. Francesco is an Associate Professor in Project Studies at The Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction UCL at UCL in the UK. With extensive expertise and a fresh perspective, Dr. Di Maddaloni will help guide the journal in this exciting new chapter. In his own words: “With increasing competition and evolving market demands, it’s crucial for the International Journal of Managing Projects in Business (ijMPB) to embrace change. I am committed to driving innovation, fostering interdisciplinarity, and creating engaging experiences for prospective authors. My aim is to ensure ijMPB continues to lead in the project management field, nurturing its community while maintaining its reputation for excellence in publishing cutting-edge research. I look forward to shaping the journal’s strategic direction, strengthening its international presence, and fostering both the quality and impact of our publications. The new team brings a wealth of expertise, ensuring scientific rigor and innovation that will drive ijMPB’s continued influence in both the theory and practice of managing projects in business. I am excited for this new chapter of the journal and look forward to what lies ahead!“ #ijMPB #EditorialTeam #TeamGrowth #ProjectManagement #Research

📝 Call for Papers!! The ijMPB invites you to submit your work for the special issue: “Rethinking the creation of social value through projects”. This call for papers seeks multidisciplinary research on social value (SV) in projects, focusing on new theoretical and methodological approaches to understand the processes and mechanisms in which SV is created, captured, and retained. We also seek contributions that explore how to address broader societal needs and their stakeholders. 🗓Deadline: December 31 Guest Editors: Francesco Di Maddaloni, Ata Babaei, Lauri Vuorinen, Vedran Zerjav, Nathalie Drouin 🔍For more detailed information about the topics and submission guidelines visit the official site of the call: https://lnkd.in/eDuNEfQQ   Visit the official page of the IJMPB! https://lnkd.in/eDHdMPCq

🚀 Exciting developments ahead for the International Journal of Managing Projects in Business (ijMPB)! 🌟 With nearly two decades of history, the journal is taking significant steps to reinforce its position as a worldwide leading academic journal in project management. As part of this, we are thrilled to announce the expansion of our editorial team, bringing in new members who will play a pivotal role in driving the journal's future growth and innovation. 💡 Our mission remains focused on delivering cutting-edge research, fostering multidisciplinary thinking, and pushing the boundaries of knowledge in project management through innovative methods and rigor. The expanded team will help ijMPB strive for high-quality, scientifically sound content that meets the evolving needs of both businesses and society. 📢 The team is now revealed! Exciting announcements coming up soon, so stay tuned for updates! We’re confident that this marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the journal. Thank you for your continued support! 🎉 Nathalie Drouin, Francesco Di Maddaloni, Linzhuo (Arrory) Wang, Carl Marnewick, Tuomas Ahola, John Wyzalek, Erik Araya Aliaga, Emerald Publishing #ProjectManagement #AcademicResearch #Leadership #Innovation #TeamGrowth #ijMPB

🏆 The IJMPB extends its more heartfelt congratulations to the 2024 Literati Awards winners!  🏆 Outstanding Paper:  - "Crisis Management Process for Project-Based Organizations" Authors✍🏼:  Rehab Iftikhar, Dr. Mehwish Majeed, Nathalie Drouin   The research explores crisis management in project-based organizations (PBOs), contributing to dynamic capability theory. It identifies five key elements: sense-making, decision-making, response, outcome, and learning. Additionally, it proposes an integrative model that illustrates the interaction between these elements and presents propositions for each. Outstanding Reviewers:  -       Kirsi Aaltonen, University of Oulu -       Terence Ahern, Technological University Dublin -       Derek Walker, RMIT University 📓The paper is now freely available! Check it out: https://lnkd.in/eeMs9Pk5   Visit the official page of the IJMPB! https://lnkd.in/eDHdMPCq

🏆 The IJMPB extends its more heartfelt congratulations to the 2024 Literati Awards winners!  🏆 Outstanding Paper:  - "Crisis Management Process for Project-Based Organizations" Authors✍🏼:  Rehab Iftikhar, Dr. Mehwish Majeed, Nathalie Drouin   The research explores crisis management in project-based organizations (PBOs), contributing to dynamic capability theory. It identifies five key elements: sense-making, decision-making, response, outcome, and learning. Additionally, it proposes an integrative model that illustrates the interaction between these elements and presents propositions for each. Outstanding Reviewers:  -       Kirsi Aaltonen, University of Oulu -       Terence Ahern, Technological University Dublin -       Derek Walker, RMIT University 📓The paper is now freely available! Check it out: https://lnkd.in/eeMs9Pk5   Visit the official page of the IJMPB! https://lnkd.in/eDHdMPCq

IJMPB Latest Articles: “Do nothing, do minimum or do something? Why public project appraisals “always” recommend large projects" 🖊Authors: Gro Holst Volden, Morten Welde, Atle Engebø & Bjørn Andersen This study examines the role of “do-nothing” and “do-minimum” alternatives in public project appraisals in Norway. Among 112 appraisals, nearly all recommended major construction projects, even when benefits were uncertain, with the do-nothing option merely serving as a baseline rather than a viable choice. Do-minimum solutions were frequently overlooked. Additionally, findings reveal that political decision-makers rarely reject projects outright, they often place them on indefinite hold, effectively resulting in “do-nothing” outcomes. 📓Interested in learning more? Click here to read the full article: https://lnkd.in/e9aUG9KJ Visit the official page of the IJMPB! https://lnkd.in/eDHdMPCq

📝 Call for Papers!! “Governance of Inter-organizational Project Networks” The IJMPB invites you to submit your work for the special issue on “Governance in Inter-organizational Project (IOP) Networks”. The study of IOP networks allows an understanding of project dynamics and tensions that may be overlooked when focusing on a microscopic viewpoint. The unique features of IOP networks offer a chance to update our knowledge of project governance at the network level, which can offer mechanisms and instruments that facilitate the resolution of threats and the realization of benefits. 🗓Deadline: November 30 Guest Editors:  Linzhuo (Arrory) Wang, Jeff Pinto, Ralf Müller, Fangwei Zhu, Miao Yu, Christine Unterhitzenberger, Nathalie Drouin 🔍For more detailed information about the topics and submission guidelines visit the official site of the call: https://lnkd.in/eSfPnimq   Visit the official page of the IJMPB! https://lnkd.in/eDHdMPCq

⚠️ IJMPB EarlyCite Article⚠️ :  “Project governance: the impact of environmental changes on governance adaptations in large-scale projects” 🖊Authors: Lavagnon Ika, Jack Meredith & Ofer Zwikael The study examines the impact of environmental changes on large-scale project performance and the corresponding governance adaptations. By analyzing 14 projects through different information sources, the research identifies key environmental changes that trigger governance changes, including market shifts, technological advancements, and sociopolitical events. However, it finds that governance adaptations in response to these changes are often delayed, insufficient, or ineffective. 📓Interested in learning more? Click here to read the full article: https://lnkd.in/ech7qNnc Visit the official page of the IJMPB! https://lnkd.in/ew_eRKV6