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Commentary on the need to focus as much attention on other strategic work as on projects - Article by Alan Stretton INTRODUCTION   This article essentially extends discussions on one of the eight “potential topics” nominated in Stretton 2023l, for appropriate project management people or bodies to consider addressing in more detail. The relevant topic concerns the importance of aligning elements of the management of projects with the corresponding strategic positions of the organisation within which they are undertaken – for example, the management of project risk needs to conform with the organisation’s overall risk strategies.   The point of departure for this extended discussion is that projects are normally only one component of specific strategic initiatives that are undertaken to help achieve an organisation’s broader strategic objectives. “Other strategic work” is usually also required to help deliver strategic initiatives as balanced, comprehensive packages, to maximise their contribution to the broader strategic objectives. Read full article at Commentary on the need to focus as much attention on other strategic work as on projects - https://lnkd.in/gehGtgTB

Dr. Michael O’Connor appointed PMWJ Honorary Industry Advisor in USA Medtronic program management executive joins honorary advisory team for PM World Journal and Library   20 November 2023 – Dallas, Texas and Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA – PM World has announced the appointment of Dr. Michael O’Connor as an honorary industry advisor for the PM World Journal (PMWJ) and PM World Library (PMWL). Dr. O’Connor is currently Senior Research Program Director, Program Management with Medtronic, a US-based medical devices company, where he is responsible for global programs and successful adoption of R&D and Quality procedures.   With 33+ years of professional experience, Michael is a champion for the Medtronic community of practice in Project, Program, Portfolio, and PMO management (4PM). He has held various other project and leadership positions while at Medtronic over the last nearly 21 years. He has been responsible for the successful commercialization of many lifesaving products utilizing project, program, portfolio and PMO management. He has driven medical technology and innovation to product development using various engineering methodologies. Read full announcement at https://lnkd.in/gHev9rvS See his full profile at https://lnkd.in/g3CE97w5

November 2023 PM World Journal Volume XII, Issue XI Table of Contents Welcome                                                                                                 Welcome to the November 2023 PMWJ By David Pells, Managing Editor (USA)   Letters to the Editor                                                                                 On the Topic of Project Management for Disasters & Emergencies By Vincent Owan (Nigeria/UK)   Interviews                                                                                                Prioritize Continuous Learning and Adaptability, Interview with Dr. Darius Danesh, CEO, Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM) By Yasmina Khelifi (France)   Featured Papers                                                                                      Project Management Role on Sustainability Objectives By Antonioa Bassi, Jonathan Bertossa, Simone Cirelli, Katiuscya Gianini-Cusumano, Michela Manini Mondia, Cendresa Rexha, Juri Rodoni, Simona Sala Tesciat, Christian Sefrin, Raffaele Scarinzi, Malcolm Tunzi (Switzerland)   Risk and Opportunities Analysis for DBC (Design Build Competition) Bidding Strategy as Alternative for EPC Petrochemical in Indonesia By Rachmad Ramila SA, CCP (Indonesia)   Proactive Crisis Project Management: How to Stay Vigilant in Turbulent-Unstable Environments By Prof H. K. Harake (France) To see the full table of contents and to access those works, go to https://lnkd.in/eUa_QRa

The PM World Journal (PMWJ) is a monthly, practitioner-oriented, digital publication serving the global program and project management (P/PM) field. It is independently produced by PM World in the USA, with the involvement and support of advisors, correspondents, authors and organizations around the world. It is not a refereed academic journal; contents are, however, indexed by EBSCO, the world’s largest database provider for libraries and universities around the world. The PMWJ includes a wide variety of papers, articles, reports and other works by authors in many countries, with approximately 30 new works published each month. The PMWJ is intended to be a global resource for continuous learning and knowledge sharing related to P/PM. It is intended to help advance the global project management profession and to promote professional P/PM in support of positive economic, political and social development around the world. We believe that is best accomplished through creation of new P/PM knowledge, the sharing of that knowledge, and the application of that knowledge in ethical, professional and sustainable ways. The following objectives are shared with the PM World Library, the online repository for articles, papers and other works first published in the PM World Journal. To promote and support the creation of new P/PM knowledge To provide greater recognition and visibility for the authors and creators of that new P/PM knowledge To promote and support the transfer of that knowledge to individuals, organizations and locations where professional P/PM may be weak, less available or badly needed To provide an easily accessible online repository of P/PM knowledge and information – as a global resource for continuous learning and knowledge sharing To promote the sharing and use of modern, professional P/PM for addressing and solving more of the world’s problems – to make this world a better place The PMWJ constantly seeks new works to publish. If you have experience, knowledge, recent research results or a story to share with others, please consider submitting an article or paper for PMWJ publication. To see author guidelines, visit https://lnkd.in/gYZCWGs9. To see the latest edition, go to https://lnkd.in/eUa_QRa

The PM World Journal (PMWJ) is a monthly, practitioner-oriented, digital publication serving the global program and project management (P/PM) field. It is independently produced by PM World in the USA, with the involvement and support of advisors, correspondents, authors and organizations around the world. It is not a refereed academic journal; contents are, however, indexed by EBSCO, the world’s largest database provider for libraries and universities around the world. The PMWJ includes a wide variety of papers, articles, reports and other works by authors in many countries, with approximately 30 new works published each month. The PMWJ is intended to be a global resource for continuous learning and knowledge sharing related to P/PM. It is intended to help advance the global project management profession and to promote professional P/PM in support of positive economic, political and social development around the world. We believe that is best accomplished through creation of new P/PM knowledge, the sharing of that knowledge, and the application of that knowledge in ethical, professional and sustainable ways. The following objectives are shared with the PM World Library, the online repository for articles, papers and other works first published in the PM World Journal. To promote and support the creation of new P/PM knowledge To provide greater recognition and visibility for the authors and creators of that new P/PM knowledge To promote and support the transfer of that knowledge to individuals, organizations and locations where professional P/PM may be weak, less available or badly needed To provide an easily accessible online repository of P/PM knowledge and information – as a global resource for continuous learning and knowledge sharing To promote the sharing and use of modern, professional P/PM for addressing and solving more of the world’s problems – to make this world a better place The PMWJ constantly seeks new works to publish. If you have experience, knowledge, recent research results or a story to share with others, please consider submitting an article or paper for PMWJ publication. To see author guidelines, visit https://lnkd.in/gYZCWGs9. To see the latest edition, go to https://lnkd.in/eUa_QRa

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