INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Scope & Guideline
Navigating the Complexities of International Project Management
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Interdisciplinary Research in Project Management:
The journal encourages research that integrates concepts and methodologies from various disciplines, including sociology, economics, and organizational studies, to enhance the understanding of project management. - Focus on Project-Based Organizations:
A significant emphasis is placed on understanding the dynamics and complexities associated with project-based organizations, including their structures, processes, and governance. - Innovation and Change Management:
The journal explores how projects can drive innovation and facilitate organizational change, highlighting the role of leadership, team dynamics, and stakeholder engagement. - Risk and Performance Management:
Research related to managing risks and measuring performance in projects is a core area, with a focus on methodological advancements and practical implications. - Sustainability and Ethical Considerations:
The journal addresses sustainability in project management practices, emphasizing the importance of ethical considerations and stakeholder engagement in project outcomes. - Technology and Digital Transformation in Projects:
A growing area of interest includes the impact of digital technologies and innovation on project management practices, processes, and outcomes.
Trending and Emerging
- Digital Transformation in Project Management:
An increasing number of studies focus on the role of digital technologies in project management, exploring how these tools enhance collaboration, communication, and project outcomes. - Sustainability and Social Responsibility:
Research on sustainability practices in project management is gaining momentum, emphasizing the need for projects to align with environmental and social governance principles. - Collaborative and Networked Project Management:
There is a growing interest in understanding collaboration within and across organizations, with studies exploring how networks and partnerships influence project success. - Agile and Flexible Project Management Practices:
The adoption of agile methodologies and flexible project management practices is trending, reflecting the need for adaptability in fast-paced and uncertain environments. - Complexity and Uncertainty in Projects:
Research focusing on the complexities and uncertainties inherent in projects is emerging, with a focus on resilience, adaptability, and innovative problem-solving approaches.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Project Management Methodologies:
There is a noticeable decrease in publications focused solely on traditional project management methodologies, as the field increasingly embraces agile, hybrid, and adaptive approaches. - Static Theoretical Frameworks:
Research relying on static theoretical frameworks is becoming less common, with a shift towards dynamic and context-sensitive approaches that account for the complexities of modern projects. - Focus on Individual Performance Metrics:
There has been a decline in studies concentrating on individual performance metrics, as the focus shifts towards team dynamics, collaborative practices, and organizational performance. - Risk Management as a Standalone Topic:
While risk management remains important, its treatment as a standalone topic is waning, with more integrated approaches emerging that consider risk in the context of broader project management practices. - Single-Domain Studies:
Research that examines project management issues within a single domain or industry is decreasing, as interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral studies gain more traction.
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