Project-based organizations are increasingly exposed to a combination of uncertainty, accelerated technological change, and rising sustainability expectations. In this context, many organizations are investing in digital platforms, analytics capabilities, and artificial intelligence applications, yet they often struggle to transform dispersed project information into reliable and actionable knowledge. The spread of generative AI has intensified this […]
Promoting innovation and knowledge transfer are two fundamental processes that drive the growth and development of organizations in the information age. Innovation, whether it’s new products, services, or processes, is a key driver of competitiveness and long-term success. Knowledge transfer, on the other hand, involves the dissemination of skills, experiences, and information within an organization. […]
Very often, sustainability is rooted in the genes of companies, establishing in-house programmes and projects that aim to achieve a level of sustainability over time that is integrated into corporate strategies. The concept of sustainability initially originated in relation to the environment but recently it has been also implemented in other areas such as social […]
The faculty of Innovative Technologies of the University of Applied Science of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI), started in January 2022 a study focusing on setting a snapshot of the current situation and assessing the maturity of organisation and project management with respect to the topic of resilience. The study has been based on a structured online […]
The faculty of Innovative Technologies of the University of Applied Science of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI), started in November 2020 a study for assessing the importance and the diffusion of a project management structure in the Swiss and north Italy small to large size companies. The study has been based on a structured survey, written in […]
Knowledge Management (KM) is vital factor to successfully undertake projects. The temporary nature of projects necessitates employing useful KM practices for tackling issues such as knowledge leakiness and rework. The existing Project Management Maturity Models (PMMMs) have focused on discussing Project Management practices, however, the management of project knowledge is yet to be addressed, at […]
The study starts in November 2017 to assessing the importance and the diffusion of a project management structure. The research will provide objectives and unambiguous results showing the importance of a central entity/office (PMO). The presence of this internal structure into a company makes the difference to the project’s success achievement and to the overall […]
The concept of Project Success often creates misunderstanding in the Project Management culture, and a generic and global definition still does not exist. The study, started in November 2016 by the faculty of Project Management of the University of Applied Science of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI), aim to assess if the Swiss companies do evaluate the […]
The scope of the study started in November 2015 during the Certificate of Advanced Studies in Senior Project Management organized by the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI) consists in analysing and improving maturity in project management in Swiss companies located in the different linguistic regions in order to give a […]
Purpose – The ISO norms, related to the world of project management, such as: ISO 21500 “Guidance on Project Management”; ISO 10006 “Project and Knowledge Management, a shared approach, to Improve the enterprise innovation” and ISO 31000 “Risk management – Principles and guidelines”, will guide project managers in defining and managing projects. These standards define […]