Project Management Journal

New paper published “𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐕𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞: 𝐀 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐍𝐞𝐭-𝐙𝐞𝐫𝐨 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬” by Marco Terenzi, Giorgio Locatelli, Graham Winch The paper is available here https://lnkd.in/dhJ9N7qM 𝐀𝐁𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐓 “Projects are essential for the net-zero transition, yet the project studies literature largely ignores net-zero transition and net-zero projects. We argue that projects are vectors of change enabling the transition toward net-zero sociotechnical systems. Leveraging a systematic literature review, we identify four types of net-zero projects: (1) new assets; (2) upgrade assets; (3) behavioral intervention; and (4) Research, Development, and Demonstration (RDD). We present how “net-zero projects” can enable the transition of sociotechnical systems toward net-zero, reducing emission intensity or quantity. Finally, we underline the heterogeneity of net-zero projects in terms of complexity, barriers, benefits realization time span, and complementarities.”   #PMJ #netzeroprojects #sustainabilitytransition #decarbonization #grandchallenges #projectsasvectorsofchange

New paper published “𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩” by Saeedeh Shafiee Kristensen and Sara Shafiee The paper is available here https://lnkd.in/dpWywpnX 𝐀𝐁𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐓 “This article tested a moderated mediation process to explain the relationships between diversity-based predictors with team learning via shared leadership. Based on data from 183 members of 27 intraorganizational projects teams embedded in a large Danish company as the permanent organization, we show the varying effects of functional and hierarchical power diversity on shared leadership, respectively moderated by transactive memory systems within project teams and the empowering leadership in the permanent organization. Additionally, the psychological safety within the permanent organization strengthens the positive relationship between shared leadership and team learning within project teams. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed.”   #PMJ #diversity #intraorganizationalprojects #sharedleadership #teamlearning

New paper published “𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬” by Kai Liu, Yuanyuan Kou, Yuming Liu, and Xiaoxu Yang The paper is available here https://lnkd.in/dUXmK-vS 𝐀𝐁𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐓 “A conceptual framework has been formulated based on an extensive literature review to elucidate the formation mechanism of construction safety resilience. The hypotheses of the construction safety resilience model are statistically validated using questionnaires collected from 361 respondents with experience in railway infrastructure construction projects. The results indicate that both internal and external factors have a positive effect on construction safety resilience. Internal factors play a partially mediating role between external factors and construction safety resilience. Furthermore, it was observed that construction safety risk uncertainty and informatization level moderate the relationships among internal factors, external factors, and construction safety resilience.”   #PMJ #constructionsafetyresilience #railwayinfrastructure #riskuncertainty #informatization

New editorial “𝐀𝐈 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡: 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬” by Joana Geraldi, Giorgio Locatelli, Giacomo Dei, Jonas Soderlund, and Stewart Clegg The paper is available here https://lnkd.in/dTdJY7Q2   𝐀𝐁𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐓 “We reflect on AI's implications for management and organization research. Advanced language models like ChatGPT can analyze large datasets and generate human-like text, potentially disrupting academic research and knowledge production. While potentially helpful, the technology evokes concerns about, for example, inaccuracies and accountability, inadvertent plagiarism, and confidentiality breaches. We also reflect on potential systemic consequences such as the erosion of creativity, analytical thinking, and the human voice. Overall, our stance is cautious optimism. We require full disclosure regarding AI's role in research, and advocate for maintaining human oversight and critical engagement with AI to preserve the integrity and originality of academic work” #PMJ #generativeartificialintelligence #GenAI #LargeLanguageModels #LLMs #ChatGPT #researchwithAI #AIethics

🚨 Only 1 day left for the #PMJCollege application!🚨 📅 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: - Deadline for applications: 31st August 24 - Potential short online interviews - Public announcement of the new cohort: Late Autumn 24 - Workshops: Physical workshops will be at an international conference in the summer (June or July); online workshops will take place in November. The 1st workshop will be held online on November 24. At Project Management Journal (#PMJ), we're dedicated to nurturing the next generation of scholarly excellence in project studies. We're thrilled to announce the launch of the new #PMJCollege, a two-year program developed to empower and retain talented and highly motivated doctoral students and postdocs at the early stages of their scholarly careers in project studies. 📖 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: By immersing these burgeoning academics in the intricacies of scholarly work, we aim to foster their career trajectory, building capabilities for contributions to project studies and beyond. We also hope that the innovative ideas and energy of these emerging scholars will enhance project studies, propelling the field to be ever more relevant and fruitful. 📚 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦: PMJ College offers a structured two-year program with four immersive workshops, devoted to the art of discussing, reading, reviewing, researching, and writing, followed by a third year of mentorship by one of the members of our editorial team. 🌟 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲: We are forming the first cohort of approximately eight to ten doctoral students and post-docs, focusing on meritocracy and diversity to facilitate rich intellectual exchange. Financial support opportunities are available to ensure equitable representation. 📝 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬: To apply, submit your CV and publication list, a cover letter showcasing your motivation, a three-page research proposal, and proof of enrollment in a doctoral program. Additionally, if you need financial support, include a letter explaining your circumstances. ✨ 𝐄𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚: We'll evaluate candidates based on the quality of their proposal, its relevance to project studies, and their ambition to stay in academia. Entry requirements include being officially enrolled in a doctoral program or a post-doc position at a university and having a doctorate or post-doc topic that reflects an interest in project studies. Check the PMJ editorial here: https://lnkd.in/d2z4e2Uc Watch the interview with Joana Geraldi, https://lnkd.in/d2nKz2-J Ask for more information at: pmj.college@riphah.edu.pk

New paper published “𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩” by Dr Shazia Nauman, Ata Ul Musawir, and Madiha Bint E Riaz The paper is available here https://lnkd.in/d4MFaV5e 𝐀𝐁𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐓 “Building on the theories of social capital and self-determination as complementary perspectives, this study investigates how an individual’s idea of organizational social capital affects project success by testing a dual-stage moderated mediation model with self-efficacy as a mediator and transformational leadership as a moderator at both the first and second stages. Time-lagged data from 213 project management practitioners were collected from construction project–based firms. It was revealed that self-efficacy partially mediates the effect of an employee’s perception of organizational social capital on project success. Additionally, moderation results support the proposed hypotheses. We discussed theoretical and practical implications.” #PMJ #organizationalsocialcapital #transformationalleadership #selfefficacy #projectsuccess

🚨 #PMJCollege application deadline is approaching! Take the chance of this great opportunity!🚨 📅 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: - Deadline for applications: 31st August 24 - Potential short online interviews - Public announcement of the new cohort: Late Autumn 24 - Workshops: Physical workshops will be at an international conference in the summer (June or July); online workshops will take place in November. The 1st workshop will be held online on November 24. At Project Management Journal (#PMJ), we're dedicated to nurturing the next generation of scholarly excellence in project studies. We're thrilled to announce the launch of the new #PMJCollege, a two-year program developed to empower and retain talented and highly motivated doctoral students and postdocs at the early stages of their scholarly careers in project studies. 📖 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: By immersing these burgeoning academics in the intricacies of scholarly work, we aim to foster their career trajectory, building capabilities for contributions to project studies and beyond. We also hope that the innovative ideas and energy of these emerging scholars will enhance project studies, propelling the field to be ever more relevant and fruitful. 📚 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦: PMJ College offers a structured two-year program with four immersive workshops, devoted to the art of discussing, reading, reviewing, researching, and writing, followed by a third year of mentorship by one of the members of our editorial team. 🌟 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲: We are forming the first cohort of approximately eight to ten doctoral students and post-docs, focusing on meritocracy and diversity to facilitate rich intellectual exchange. Financial support opportunities are available to ensure equitable representation. 📝 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬: To apply, submit your CV and publication list, a cover letter showcasing your motivation, a three-page research proposal, and proof of enrollment in a doctoral program. Additionally, if you need financial support, include a letter explaining your circumstances. ✨ 𝐄𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚: We'll evaluate candidates based on the quality of their proposal, its relevance to project studies, and their ambition to stay in academia. Entry requirements include being officially enrolled in a doctoral program or a post-doc position at a university and having a doctorate or post-doc topic that reflects an interest in project studies. Check the PMJ editorial here: https://lnkd.in/d2z4e2Uc Watch the interview with Joana Geraldi, https://lnkd.in/d2nKz2-J Ask for more information at: pmj.college@riphah.edu.pk

New paper published “𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐏𝐃 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬: 𝐀 𝐌𝐢𝐱𝐞𝐝-𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐝𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲” by Yujuan Zheng, Saonee Sarker, Wei (Wayne) Huang, and Xufei Ma The paper is available here https://lnkd.in/dew5C_Ww 𝐀𝐁𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐓 “Timely new product development (NPD) has always been a top priority in NPD projects. Despite realizing its importance, the empirical examination of specific factors that may improve NPD time performance has remained limited. This study investigated how temporal reflexivity influences NPD time performance based on the time, interaction, and performance (TIP) theory. Using a mixed-methods design, our research findings showed that temporal reflexivity significantly and positively influenced temporal coordination. Contrary to our hypothesis, the temporal coordination was insignificantly related to the NPD time performance. Furthermore, temporal leadership significantly and positively moderated the relationship between temporal reflexivity and temporal coordination.” #PMJ #temporalreflexivity #temporalcoordination #temporalleadership #NPDtimeperformance #mixedmethodsstudy

New #openacces paper published “𝐀𝐧 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 (𝐄𝐕𝐌𝐒) 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭” by Vartenie Aramali, G. Edward Gibson, Mounir El Asmar, and Hala Sanboskani The paper is available here https://lnkd.in/dhcCi5-E 𝐀𝐁𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐓 “We present a novel framework to assess 27 earned value management system (EVMS) environment factors and investigate their impact on project performance. A study of the EVMS literature, a survey of practitioners, and focus group meetings with 36 EVMS industry and government experts, supported the development of the framework. Focus groups involving 80 practitioners refined and tested it. We analyzed performance data from 35 completed projects/programs representing over US$21.8 billion in total cost; a project demonstrating a positive environment could save up to 25% in cost versus baseline. Practitioners can develop an effective EVMS environment by following the provided guidance.” #PMJ #earnedvaluemanagement #earnedvaluemanagementsystem #EVMSenvironment #projectperformance #projectsuccess

New #openacces paper published “𝐑𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐭: 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬” by Geoff Ferres and Robert Moehler The paper is available here https://lnkd.in/duiKFswN 𝐀𝐁𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐓 “This article presents a first synthesis of the ability to codify challenges that constrain project learning codification and, in turn, limit the sharing of learnings between projects at scale. An improved understanding of these challenges supports the externalized sharing of project learnings, between communities of practice, that can scale beyond the temporal, geographical, and organizational barriers that constrain personalized sharing. Through an integrative cross-domain literature review, a learning codification gauntlet of seven key ability to codify challenges is reconceptualized, and significant new research gaps are identified for further investigation, including: the operation of identified challenges in practice, challenge interrelationships, and challenge-cumulative effects on project-to-project learning outcomes.” #PMJ #knowledge #knowledgecodification #knowledgesharing #projectlearning #lessonslearned #boundaryobjects