Current research
We are currently engaged in a diverse array of funded research studies. Please read the text below to explore APM's ongoing research on project management and discover the authors and experts behind each topic.
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Towards a More Dynamic Understanding of Project Value: The Perspective of Governance Boards
Authors: ● Sorin Piperca, Associate Professor, Birkbeck, University of London, UK ● Martina Huemann, Professor, UCL and WU Vienna ● Nathalie Drouin, Professor, UQAM ● Ossi Pesämaa, Associate Professor, Luleå University of Technology
Summary
Project value is dynamic, future-oriented, socially constructed and continually evolves over a long lifespan. This research explores how governance boards of major infrastructure projects address project value when disrupted by changing conditions. The study will explore project value across the UK, Sweden, Austria and Canada, with the aim of increasing our understanding of the role of governance boards in making strategic decisions, balancing stakeholder trade-offs and adapting value propositions under disruption.
Breakthrough Project Management Competencies for Effective Implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals at the Project Level
Author: Udara Ranasinghe, University of South Australia, Australia
Summary
This research explores the breakthrough project management competencies needed to implement the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the project level. It aims to identify skills gaps and practical tools using a mixed-methods approach. The objective of this study is to support project professionals with the capabilities to deliver SDG-aligned projects and influence future training, education and policy.
Measuring Sustainability Performance in Project Management: Key Metrics and Challenges
Authors: Dr Oluyomi A. Osobajo and Dr Xebiso Kamudyariwa, Robert Gordon University, Scotland
Summary
This study will explore how sustainability is measured in project management by identifying key metrics, assessing current frameworks and addressing challenges in standardisation. As ESG goals gain prominence, inconsistent metrics make benchmarking and decision-making difficult. Through a literature review and interviews with professionals, the research will develop a unified framework for sustainability performance. The findings will support more reliable, transparent practices and help align project management with global goals.