1965 – 2015 50th Anniversary of IPMA ®
1965 – 2015 50th Anniversary of IPMA ®
1965 – 2015 50th Anniversary of IPMA ®
Contents
1. MESSAGES 21.
2. ABOUT IPMA 45.
3. IPMA GOODS, PRODUCTS AND SERVICES 70.
4. THE IPMA MEMBERSHIP 91.
5. IPMA BACKGROUND 111.
Preface
Many projects and programmes are compared to going on a journey with all the excitement, twists and turns that can take place to travelling towards a destination. IPMA is a collection of people and organisations – a family – which is dedicated to projects, programmes, portfolios and how they are successfully managed. And IPMA is on its own journey – which in 2015 will reach its fifty year milestone. This is quite an achievement and is worth celebrating. This colourful volume is one of the means of celebrating the IPMA achievements and predicting the future.
Amongst the texts, charts and photographs within there are: explanations all about IPMA, descriptions of the goods, products and services which are provided and promoted by IPMA – it is an impressive collection when all put together like this, contributions from every one of over sixty Member Associations of IPMA – which demonstrate the substantial breadth, width and consistancy of the IPMA network, there is a history with some key characters and personalities.
So if you have only just heard of IPMA or you are a member of the family for many years you will find this book interesting, entertaining, informative and encouraging. You can read it from cover to cover if you wish. You can use it as a reference book to find information from time to time about IPMA and the global range of friendly national bodies. You can use it to induct potential or new members of the family or customers for the ever-growing goods, products and services. You can use it as a gift or prize in the right circumstnaces. This is a celebration of fifty years of IPMA, of project management development, of a professional community. It is also a foundation for many more years of going on journeys, travelling and searching for success. In the following section there are messages from the President of IPMA, the current Chairman of the IPMA Council of Delegates, the current Executive Director of IPMA and from a vice-President of Thales representing the corporate support of IPMA and its activities. These messages convey the spirit of IPMA, the achievements access fifty years and at the present, and confirm the strong foundations of IPMA going forward. They also suggest some celebrating.
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IPMA’s Vision Promoting competence throughout society to enable a world in which all projects succeed.
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Message from IPMA President
It is my pleasure as the current President of IPMA to say “Happy birthday IPMA!” What a wonderful anniversary. 50 years ago a few pioneers gathered and started IPMA as a network for exchange of experience in the field of project management. Today, IPMA is still following this great idea. Spread across more than sixty countries IPMA is a vigorous network of project management associations and supporting organisations, people, suppliers and sponsors moving the profession forward. The idea of a network fits more than ever to the current situation of the world. A network can adjust flexibly to changes in the context, lever the diversity of cultures involved and support collaboration between members (e.g. regional networks). A network needs a powerful vision as orientation for joint activities. Promoting competence throughout society to enable a world in which all projects succeed was agreed and adopted by the Council of Delegates last year. Competence is what differentiates IPMA from other associations. Competence is much
Reinhard Wagner IPMA President
more than knowledge. It is the demonstrated ability to apply knowledge and/or skills, and where relevant, demonstrated personal attributes. IPMA standards cover the most important success factors. Besides the technical competences (project, programme and portfolio management) there are personal and social competences as well as the competence of dealing with relevant contextual factors. In an increasingly complex world technical competences are not sufficient anymore. We also address social dynamics and intercultural settings; communication, cooperation and coordination are the key words for success in projects, programmes and portfolios. This is why the 50th Anniversary of IPMA is just a beginning. There is a lot to do in order to reach our aspirational vision. Thanks to all the pioneers, volunteers, supporters and passionate people who have been helping IPMA to move the profession forward. Let´s go for the next 50 years of our journey!
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Message from IPMA Chairman
The creation of IPMA, as the very first global project management association, was a milestone in the history of project management. Based on a unique vision in which professionals can dedicate their own free time for volunteering and contributing in project management development. The idea of IPMA has been accepted across the globe and today it is represented by around sixty national associations. The power of IPMA comes from strong commitment of each individual or Member Association involved and the firm belief that working together we can achieve much more. As we see at first hand in the IPMA Council of Delegates we also respect our many cultural diversities and ability to create consensus which brings benefits to the project management profession and to society. If you are with IPMA, it means you feel at home in so many countries across all five continents.
Prof. dr. Mladen Radujkovic
The special feeling of IPMA as a Family is something of which we are very proud. It balances our every day jobs focused on the profession and on society with moments when we enjoy learning from different cultures, and confirming how similar we are despite of all kind of diversities. The value and the power of IPMA comes from its people, just as in project
Chair of IPMA Council
management where people make the difference, where people create positive changes, results and benefits. During the last 50 years IPMA has made tremendous contributions in the development of project management competencies, but also in bringing people and nations closer together, and sharing positive ideas across the community at large. Sincere congratulations and many thanks to all champions, contributors, supporters and members for continuously moving the profession forward; and in parallel bringing people closer for the creation of new opportunities and new friendships.
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Message from IPMA Executive Director
It is with great excitement that we welcome you to this extraordinary publication! 2015 was a very special year for all of us! Not only did we have the chance to look back on 50 years of growth, we could also celebrate 10 years of development of Young Crew which represents the project management talents below 35, and the 100 years of existence of the opening of the Panama Canal where IPMA’s annual Congress has taken place. These significant steps are a showcase of successful international project management. With the excellent support of our members, volunteers, service providers and only one employee for many years we achieved this development over the past five decades. After 50 years, IPMA as a leading professional association for project management continues to shape the profession in so many ways. The increasing number of volunteers and certified project managers involved in our network today covers 60 national Member Associations in the world. They are the driving force of IPMA and their commitment and
Amin Saidoun Executive Director
engagement in their own environments have made possible the growth and sustainability of this vibrant network. We would like to thank the many people who have contributed to IPMA’s advancements and accomplishments throughout the past. The IPMA community in general have achieved their success today by constantly moving forward and looking for ways to anticipate future trends and technologies through: targeted projects, high-quality events, outreach on critical societal topics, best practice principles, and close cooperation with business representatives – these are some of the key elements of IPMA’s contributions and leadership to the project management profession. We invite you to take a look inside this publication at what we have achieved in the last 50 years – and what is yet to come! We need your constant input! Together, as partners, we can work towards an even stronger professional community for the next 50 years!
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Message from Global Organization Thales
First of all, I would like to congratulate all IPMA members for this jubilee of fifty years dedicated to promote Project Management with respect to each member culture. Thales and IPMA share the same strategic goal: increasing partnerships between more than sixty countries around the world like a bridge between cultures. Merging both IPMA and Thales networks, integrating local specificities was significant to reinforce project management competences for individual as well as maturity of companies and organisations. In 2010, IPMA and Thales have started a certification partnership to recognize Project Managers competences. Based on the innovative Global Organisation approach, a successful alignment has been reached thanks to team spirit of Member Associations. After five years, more than 800 Thales Project Managers are certified across the world. In addition to individual recognition, participation in the IPMA Project Excellence Awards
Michel Ledun Vice President Bids and Projects, Thales
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(IPEA) provides the opportunity to recognize collective results. Professionalism and accuracy of assessors are key inputs to improvement plans, as well as an efficient communication vector towards customers and partners. I truly hope that we will continue our common innovative approach to business, through consultant and PMO certification for example. I wish lots of work, luck and knowledge in reaching success.
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ABOUT IPMA This section succinctly explains the many features of modern day IPMA. Within are explanations of current formats, governance arrangements and structures, mission statements, lists of benefits, strategy and execution and more. There are also a cross section of success stories within IPMA and a personal story with overview.
What is IPMA about? ..... 8 Governance Structures ..... 17
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About IPMA
IPMA Council of Delegates from over fifty countries in the sunshine, Dubrovnik (Croatia), 2013
IPMA is world’s first international project management association(1965). IPMA is member-driven and volunteer-staffed federation with over 60 Member Associations (MAs) spread all around the world. MAs develop project management competences in their geographic areas of influence interacting with thousands of practitioners and developing relationships with corporations, government agencies, universities and colleges, as well training organizations and consulting companies.
IPMA is leading the evolution of the project
And IPMA is your Partner for knowledge,
management profession and the maturity of its
competence and performance
practice.
in project management.
IPMA is unique global network that thinks globally and acts regionally as well as locally. IPMA’s advanced, competence-based certification underpins a unique service portfolio offered through its network. IPMA recognizes, respects and builds on diversity as the foundation for a global network. IPMA builds Alliances with those having complementary visions.
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IPMA Council of Delegates making their points in exhibition area, Rotterdam (Netherlands), 2014
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IPMA Initiatives for future
Young Crew looking upwards and onwards at 26th IPMA World Congress, Crete (Greece), 2012
IPMA actively promotes competence in project management for individuals, project teams, businesses, organisations and government agencies around the World. To increase the recognition and effectiveness of the profession, IPMA does the following:
Certifies project managers in a wide range of
Acknowledges and further develops the
specific roles,
performance competences of emerging young
Seeks to highlight, improve and increase the
professionals,
behavioural and contextual competences of
Offers distinctive and useful project management
all project and programme stakeholders, a key
publications,
prerequisite to project management success, Recognises and awards excellent and successful
Launches a professional conferences and courses,
project teams, research projects and individuals, Brings Ethics and Professionalism into the PM Assesses and certifies the PM maturity of entire
profession.
organizations,
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Supports basic and advanced PM education and
IPMA -Your Partner for knowledge, competence
learning,
and performance in project management.
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IPMA’s Audience IPMA is spreading from Europe to Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Australia and North and South America. The demand for our products and services and the number of Member Associations is growing. Through IPMA project management practitioners from all cultures and all parts of the world can network, share ideas, and move practice and stakeholders forward through effective collaboration and cooperation.
Deserving, happy prize winners at 26th IPMA World Congress, Crete (Greece), 2012
Who benefits from IPMA?
What do they benefit from?
Project, Program and Portfolio Managers
IPMA Standards (IPMA ICB, IPMA OCB and IPMA PEB)
Governments and Government Officials
IPMA 4-Level-Certification-System for Individuals and
Top Business Managers and Executives
IPMA Delta Certification for Organisations Project Excellence, Achievement and Research Awards
PM who seek PM Certifications The IPMA World Congress and many other opportunities Project Stakeholders Who Seek Greater Project Results
for networking and experience exchange
Educators and Trainers
Training Aid Programme
Students
….and of course, the IPMA website, www.ipma.ch with
Project Management-related Consultants and Coaches Researchers
plentiful information ….and all of you!
Representatives of other PM-related Organizations Founders ….and you!
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IPMA STRATEGY 2020 The world is changing. Projects are popular. Projectification is a trend that can be observed in all countries, sectors and organisations. It means that more and more activities are performed in a temporary organisational setting, managed by managers with a specific set of competences. Thus, it was time for IPMA, to develop a new strategy, the IPMA Strategy 2020, guiding us into the future.
The IPMA Strategy in graphic development
IPMA’s Vision Promoting competence throughout society to enable a world in which all projects succeed. With our vision we aspire to turn the projectification into a success for society. The vision has also a great impact on IPMA itself, the way we interact, act and activate to reach professionalism in our network.
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IPMA’s Mission is to: Facilitate co-creation and lever the diversity of our global network into benefits for the profession, economy, society and environment. Offer know-how, products and services through our global network to the benefit of individuals, projects and organisations across public, private and community sectors. Maximise the synergies in our global network to help all Member Associations develop according to their needs. Promote the recognition of project management and engage stakeholders around the world in advancing the discipline.
With our mission we need to facilitate cocreation and lever the diversity of our global network into benefits for the profession, economy, society and environment. Our interaction in IPMA´s network, with alliance and other network partners builds on three core values: diversity, consensus and mutual respect.
IPMAs strategic goals IPMA’s strategic goals answers the question what does IPMA want to achieve with new strategy: A high performing global reach through a sustainable, equitable and diverse network. Value adding benefits for the profession, economy, society and environment through audience oriented, integrated and self-sustaining know-how, products and services. A synergetic network combining voluntary and professional work to co-create value which expands the profession.
Strategy execution Immediately after the decision for the Strategy 2020, a strategy program 2020 was set-up. More than twenty initiatives, shaped into projects and accompanied by a change initiative are transforming IPMA under the leadership of IPMA´s Executive Board.
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IPMA Success Stories
Volunteers volunteering at 28th IPMA World Congress, Rotterdam (Netherlands), 2014
Success stories and testimonials related to project management can be hard to find, because often companies and organizations prefer to keep sensitive information for their own purposes. For many of them IPMA-certified professionals are their competitive advantage and an overall strength. The following success stories from multiple perspectives provide insights into the added value of IPMA´s offerings as goods, products and services.
Denmark; Vice President, Human Resources Corporate certification
Norway; Project Manager Individual certification
AAA employs the best project managers in the building and
After many years as professional project manager
construction sector in Denmark. A specific focus on project
department manager for other project managers I started
managers has lead to the establishment of the AAA Project
looking for a way to check, refine and document my own
Academy, which includes training targeted at the upper levels
and my colleagues PM competence. Studying the different
of IPMA Certification. The IPMA Certification ensures, along with
alternatives for certification I decided to go for IPMA approach.
comprehensive ISO Certification, that AAA can document the
The IPMA certification process forces you to dig into your own
organisation’s project handling as well the competences of the
experiences and “best practices” and to confront them with a
individual project - in relation to customers and cooperating
well-acknowledged PM model. The certification process is a
partners. Internally, the certification process provides a better
sort of personal “SWOT-analysis” which pinpoints your own
starting point for the professional development of project
PM-characteristics and gives you feedback for enhancements.
management. Furthermore, the focus areas of certification
After my own certification, our company uses certification as
provide a common frame of reference, which promotes the
an important part of each PM’s development and career plan.
professional project management dialogue in the organisation.
Certification of PMs is also important so we can demonstrate
and
to the markets our ability to deliver projects.
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Kela, the Social Insurance Institute of Finland - IPMA Delta Assessment
CSP AG, Switzerland - IPMA Delta Class 4 Certificate
Kela IT Department employs over 700 IT professionals who
CSP, as an independent consulting company, leads complex
work with large-scale information systems crucial to the
projects to success. Whether in organizational change
Finnish national social and welfare insurance services applying
initiatives or IT projects, we succeed due to pragmatic,
to all people living in Finland. We are currently in the midst of
innovative and trustful cooperation with our clients.
a challenging change programme in which we are overhauling the general architecture of Kela’s IT systems. The Project
During 17 years we optimized and simplified our methods
Management Office [PMO] at Kela IT began operations in the
to an above-average level. That’s why we are particularly
Spring of 2012. The PMO was created to enhance and promote
pleased that we have successfully obtained as the world’s first
the project culture in the whole organisation. The PMO
consulting company the IPMA Delta Certification. The achieved
plays a very important role defining the path for developing
class 4 confirms that we consistently lead, manage and
project management maturity and competency in the Kela
improve our projects and processes and that we can assure
organization. It will assess project performance and implement
the project success for our customers. Also this certification
continuous improvements. As a specialized unit for project
by an independent body underscores, why customer surveys
and portfolio management it will support the strategic goals;
attest us continually best marks for our consulting & project
resulting in both overall efficiency and cost savings.
services. A special thanks for this successful IPMA Delta certification goes to our motivated consultants and project professionals, whose aspiration is simply awesome. On the other hand we also thank the impartial IPMA Delta assessors of the Swiss certification body who have impressed us with their stylish and undeviating assessment ctivity!” (Alexander Colombi, CEO of the management team, CSP AG)
Successful IPMA Delta Assessment and presentation at Social Insurance Institute of Finland, 2012
Thorough IPMA Delta certification process we have achieved better awareness, increased involvement of our management, consistent feedback and new ideas from PM people as tangible ways for us to gain desired results. The assessment report and experienced assessors’ advice gave us clear vision and confidence to plan our next development steps; improve our portfolio management; ambitiously focus on project planning phase and more proactive steering committee work. The IPMA Delta feedback and certification will increase awareness of our project culture and level of maturity. We are proud to be the first IPMA Delta certified organization in Finland and the
IPMA Delta Class 4 certification presentation to CSP AG,
forerunner of project management awareness in the public
Switzerland
sector (Laila Vihersaari-Johnston, Development Manager, Head of PMO).
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China’s 2010 IPMA Award Winner Receives Million Yuan Reward The Netherlands. Professor Quin Fupei, PMRC Honorary Chairman, and IPMA Honorary Member, announces exhilarating news: “In the year 2010, Huizhou Oil Refining Company won the IPMA Project Excellence Award in the category Mega projects. This is not only an honor for Chinese people but also an honor for all Huizhou citizens.”
Proud recipients at Award Ceremony, Huizhou Oil Refining Company, IPMA Istanbul World congress, 2010
To reward their exceptional contributions to project
management and consultation project of 2010 China Shanghai
management, Huizhou government has recently awarded
Expo. And, CNOOC’s project was awarded with the top prize
them 1 million Yuan as an incentive. As Professor Fupei says,
of IPMA international Project Management Excellence; the
“I think this is not only a great reward by local government
golden prize for mega-sized projects.
for distinguished achievements made by Huizhou refining company in project management; also it is a high recognition for the company to be among the best in class! As an IPMA Award winner for 2010, Huizhou Government has given Huizhou Refining Company the incentive. For this reason, I congratulate the Huizhou Refining Company, IPMA and IPMA Award Committee.” At the 24th session of IPMA International Project Management Congress, held in Istanbul, Turkey in November 2010, CNOOC Huizhou oil refining project stood out from a multitude of the World’s best projects. The competition included such projects as the high-speed broad gauge railway project in Russia, by
Possible slight disagreement on prize winning at Award Ceremony from the IPMA Istanbul World Congress, 2010
Germany’s Siemens, and the overall construction planning,
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Individual view on competences
How did you do it? ( success of a Lady on the East) How I did it in the first place and how I am still working as a Project Manager on Middle East Projects is a result of the mix of the requested competences and the recognition by the Management of the Major Oil/Petrochemical Companies of the expertise against the still existing stereotypes and/or prejudices well known to all the women. It is a matter of fact that the “Contracting” world is an environment dominated by the men; and this is even more stringent in certain geographical areas. In any case, there are values belonging to every human being that are the richness for which I strongly believe any society have to invest to promote the development of the people: the Culture (all the multiculture) and the Instruction (education). On this I invested very much and I am still investing and promoting it, first to my two children and then to all my
Maria Selli Project Manager for Middle East Projects (Tecnimont)
colleagues and collaborators. I entered in a Greek Engineering University in 1989 after a tough selection process leaving my city Argos to join a University of Xanthi at approx. 1000 Km from my house. After my degree in 1994, I moved to the capital Athens where I began my working career in a small engineering company. Then I join Tecnimont in Milan in 1998. As soon as I entered Tecnimont, I had the opportunity to move to different discipline departments learning of “how to do things” to be become a Project Engineer and then a Project Manager. During this process, I had the opportunity to work on several projects in Europe, Middle East and Russia. I was interacting with different cultures which I studied and respected in all their values. I take this occasion to thank the Company for which I am working, Tecnimont, which promotes the competence and the entrepreneurial behaviours as the main characteristics to be considered. When I was proposed to become a Project Manager for a Mega Project like Habshan-5 in UAE and then for the Project I am presently managing in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, I had long interviews with the Client Senior Management where it became evident that the respect of the person and due considerations of what she\he can do was not dictated by consideration about being female\male but about your know-how, experiences and capabilities to interact daily with a multicultural team co-operating with all the members in full respect of their cultures and sensitivities. Is it all that I described easy? Absolutely no: the work environment for a woman is not easy in Middle East as well as in Europe; but I am truly convinced that my current activities are evidence for all women that “we can do it” - avoiding to be influenced by stereotypes that it does not mean under evaluating the realty in front of us.
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Which IPMA competences help you to achieve your position?
The Impact of Megaprojects Today the challange in front of the Investors (Owners), the
First of all are the competences about how to manage a
Contracting Industries and thus to all the Project Management
team - through the understanding of the group dynamics
World is the managing of the “Higher Project Complexity”.
with whom you are requested to deal from the beginning of
The Oil/Gas & Petrochemical Industries are moving to
the “storming phase”, when you are setting up your Team,
Mega Projects necessary to assure the profitability of the
to the “performing phase”, when you are requesting high
investments in a world where the competitiveness of different
performance of your colleagues; manage
geographical areas is daily in front of us. Just few examples of
ng the daily “uncertainty” coming from what you are designing;
what is characterizing the market include: the new era of the
and physical erecting dealing with the local realties.
Shale Gas in the USA with the abundant and cheap availability of gas and associated C2/C3 steam; the need of having large
From my perspective, the above are the more difficult and
scale multi-products Petrochemical Complex in Middle East/
at the same time more fascinating and gratifying tasks of
Far East to assure the maintaining of the market positions; the
my daily activities. Coming to more engineering oriented
exploration of new remote areas for gas and oil extraction and
aspects, the competences about the overall process of
then treatment.The Project Management World has a really
an Industrial Project starting from the Feasibility Phase to
big task in front of it: to serve the Investor (Owner) and the
the Proposal and then, if awarded, the Execution Phase to
Contracting assuring the due competences to create value
the very sensitive Plant Handover and Project Close Out
in a balanced way to all the stake holders always assuring
Phases, are very much essential to guide the team towards a
the respect of the health and safety of any workers and the
successful completion.
protection of the environment .
Governance Structure The IPMA Governance consists of a Council of Delegates with a Chairman, an Executive Board with the President and six VicePresidents, several Management Boards with a chairperson, working groups and project teams as well as an Executive Director with Secretariat and several contractors. The Council and Board Members are from all over the world and reflect the Global nature of IPMA. IPMA’s governance structure follows the governing structure of an association registered in Zürich (CH) after the Swiss Civil Code (Verein nach Art. 60 ff. des Schweizerischen Zivilgesetzbuchs). The by-laws which are drafted in conformity with Swiss Law define in its article (Article 10.1) that the Council of Delegates is the highest decision making body of the organisation. It is composed of representatives nominated by the Member Association according to their voting rights. It decides on important topics of the organisation defined in Article 11 of the by-laws. Among these topics is the election of the members of the Executive Board composed of a minimum of four vice-presidents. The Council also nominates the auditors of the organisation. It ratifies memberships of the organisation. The Executive Board manages the activities of the Executive Director who manages the secretariat of the organisation. It supervises the activities of working groups, programmes and projects and expedites progress. The chairs of working groups manage their members who should reflect the international composition of the organisation.
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Swiss Civil Code
IPMA Bylaws
Council of Delegates
Member Association
ExBo President, min. 4 VPs
Chairman of Working Groups
Executive Director
Member of working groups
Secretariat
2 Auditors
IPMA’s governance structure
Based on the bylaws, the Council of Delegates is the highest decision making body. Each Member Association nominates one Council representative (and one substitute), who attends the Council meetings twice a year. The Executive Board together with the Executive Director are responsible for the operational management of IPMA and sets the practical guidelines for all approved activities. The Executive Board and the Executive Director organise the administration, assess new candidates for membership and represent IPMA in all external relations. Several management boards support the activities, services, and ongoing development of IPMA: Award Management Board
Research Management Board
Certification Validation Management Board
Young Crew Management Board
Education and Training Management Board
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IPMA GOODS, PRODUCTS AND SERVICES The impressive range of goods, services and products from IPMA and through its family members of Member Associations (MAs) are explained in this section. With fourteen topics there is something for everyone – from individual to teams to organisations, for students to practioners, from learning to earning, from taking to giving.
Certification of Individuals ..... 20 Certification of Project Managers (4 Levels) ..... 20 Certification of Project Management Consultants ..... 22 Certification of Organizations (IPMA Delta®) ..... 23 IPMA Advanced Courses ..... 24 IPMA Awards ..... 25 IPMA World Congress ..... 30 IPMA Ethics ..... 31 IPMA Expert Seminars ..... 32 IPMA Registration System ..... 33 IPMA Research Conference ..... 34 IPMA SIG & ProjeXchange ..... 35 IPMA Standards ..... 36 IPMA Training aid programme (TAP) ..... 37 Young Crew ..... 38
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Certification of individuals IPMA certification started in 1998, the same year was published 1st version of ICB, v.1.0. Today, more than ever, everyone is demanding improved results from their project, programme, and portfolio initiatives. And others are now beginning to understand the importance of broad competences, that include behavioral and contextual areas. IPMA encourages a range of practitioner roles to explore essential knowledge foundations, then expand beyond knowledge, to achieve PM competence, and project success.
“IPMA certification has given me self-knowledge, an extended network and a verification of my competence.” Per-Olof Sandberg Program Manager, Major programs SEB
While IPMA manages the 4-L-C system, the Certification Bodies of our Member Associations perform the actual assessments and certification. The certification process involves several steps for the assessment of a candidate. The assessment steps for individuals are applied to each of the IPMA competence levels A, B C, and D. If the Candidate meets the Competence Requirements he can apply directly to the desired Level. The IPMA four-level certification programme is designed as an ongoing competence development process. Every step up the four-level competence stair incorporates adequate development in self-knowledge and verified competence. While each IPMA Member Association may have different names or titles, and some have additional roles at some levels, we all use the basic role-based certification approach, as shown in the model below.
The roles in the 4-L-C system, with their distinctive capabilities, include: IPMA Level A: Certified Projects Director manages complex project portfolios and programmes. IPMA Level B: Certified Senior Project Manager manages complex projects. Minimum five years of experience. IPMA Level C: Certified Project Manager manages projects of moderate complexity. Minimum three years of experience. IPMA four-level certification program
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IPMA Level D: Certified Project Management Associate applies project management knowledge when working on projects.
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IPMA’s 4-L-C demonstrates a level of rigor that helps to assure knowledge, experience, competence and performance for each role. For example, our guidelines on complexity, for our Advanced, professionally assessed, competence-based certifications, Levels A, B and C, require more than experience in simple projects. Instead, we require end-to-end responsibility and authority in projects of a certain minimum size, and organizational impact. Of all the persons leading projects around the World today, many do not have the authority, or manage projects of sufficient complexity, to qualify for our advanced certifications. Still our IPMA Level D, as with other knowledge-based certifications, is an excellent starting point for advancement. The IPMA certification is recognised worldwide. Over the last 10 years IPMA has certified more than 250,000 project managers in over 60 countries across the globe. Global corporations benefit from IPMA’s international presence and recognition. We enable them to use the same certification for the entire company in all countries. The examination process has no language barriers. Candidates always have the choice of doing the certification in their own language or in English. No matter where you live or what language you speak, you are always welcome to certify your competence with IPMA.
The IPMA 4-L-C certification system offers benefits both for the organisation and the individual project manager.
Animated discussion within IPMA Certification Systems Panel, 2014
For the organisation:
For the project manager:
Verifies to the market that the organisation has qualified
Documents knowledge, behavior and experience – i.e.
project managers.
competence in management of projects.
Stimulates the professional environment for skilled
Advances one’s own competence level, because
project management and contributes to an ongoing
participation in the certification programme provides a
advancement of competence levels.
useful learning process.
Promotes visualisation of the career process for project
Gives feedback regarding areas in which additional
managers in the organisation.
competencies are necessary.
Ensures that the project management is placed in the
Provides a structure for personal development as
right hands — also for recruitment of project managers.
a project manager by using certification levels as stepping-stones.
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Certification of PM Consultants To fulfill the certification needs of PM Consultants, IPMA has extended the Four Level Certification (4-L-C) system with a Two-Level Certification for PM Consultants. The IPMA certification system for PM Consultants, like 4-L-C system for professional project managers, is used by the network of IPMA National Certification Bodies (CBs), each operating the certification scheme in their nation. Project, Programme and Portfolio Management Consultants (PM Consultants) are fulfilling an important role in project management practice. However, they are not accountable for the Project, Programme, Portfolio products and outcomes but, instead, they are advising project managers and organizations. The candidate shall be able to deliver PM consultancy services on a PM strategic, organisation and strategy implementation level (Executive level, Project Portfolio or Programme Responsible, PM Responsible).
Expert seminar, 2014 – How did they get in?
The IPMA certification systems, including 4-L-C system and PM Consultant certification system, are compliant with ISO 17024 (Conformity assessment – General requirements for bodies operating certification of persons) with a few modifications that are appropriate to the area of project management. Eligibility criteria, functional areas and the responsibilities expected of PM Consultants are identified at each of the two levels of PM Consultants: IPMA PMC: IPMA Certified Project Management Consultant and IPMA PPMC: IPMA Certified Programme and Portfolio Management Consultant.
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Certification of organizations (IPMA Delta®) Up to the next dimension IPMA Delta assesses the current status of an organisation’s organisational competence in managing projects and the delta to a selfdetermined competence class (IPMA Delta competence classes 1-5). This achievement points the way for the organisation to move to the next dimension of organisational competence in managing projects. This assessment is offered in 2012 by IPMA as respected, world leading, independent and neutral project management organisation. The investment to participate in this assessment in time, internal resources and cost terms remains suprisingly effective throughout the entire process. IPMA Delta is the most comprehensive project management assessment for the entire organisation, a 360° PERSPECTIVE. IPMA Delta offers organisations a decisive advantage. This Delta Effect opens up a new dimension through which organisations can increase their competitive edge. It adds measureable value and positive change. For the first time, the entire organisation (O) – including individuals (I) and projects (P) – can be certified for organisational competence in managing projects.
The IPMA Delta-Model
The model used for IPMA Delta assessments consists of three modules based on leading project management standards: IPMA Individual Competence Baseline (ICB), IPMA Project Excellence Baseline (PEB) and IPMA Organisational Competence Baseline (OCB).
Use the Delta Effect to boost the success of your project management.
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IPMA Advanced Courses In 1989, IPMA wanted to offer opportunities for advancing competences of experts in project, programme and portfolio management and thus launched the IPMA Advanced Courses. The IPMA Advanced Courses address a broad range of topics. In 2015, the following topics were covered: proactive preparation and start-up of projects; managing opportunity and risk in new ways; develop your charismatic project leadership; effective leadership in virtual project teams; advancing project management in organisations; programme management for effective change; and managing corporate project portfolios. Through the Advanced Courses the participants can benefit from respected experts with profound experiences in the topic, they can share their own experiences, and polish their behavioural skills.
More enthusiastic attendees at IPMA Advanced courses, Copenhagen (Denmark), 2014
The high reputation of the Advanced Courses is based on a number of elements: small class sizes, highly interactive training with active participation, use of case studies and projects from the participants’ own organisations; and opportunities to network with internationally experienced individuals – all in a relaxed learning environment, which includes having fun!
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IPMA Awards The IPMA Awards support professional project management in recognising high performance and also identifies projects as examples of excellent project management. IPMA recognises and acknowledges excellent projects, people and teams by providing recognition that proves their success. Applicants, finalists and winners will be eligable for:
international highest honours and worldwide recognition,
systematic feedback about their strengths and potential improvements in their project management,
good opportunities to make multi-dimensional and world wide advertising for their marketing activity, opportunities to celebrate their achievements and success within their organisations, with their teams and alongside their customers and stakeholders.
Project Excellence Awards High performance in projects and excellent project management has become imperative in the curricula of today’s business leaders and engineers. In the move to raise the professional project management skills, in 2002 IPMA launched the IPMA Project Excellence Model and introduced the IPMA International Project Excellence Award. The aim of the IPMA International Project Excellence Award is to increase the recognition of projects from different countries, different industries and different organisations and to motivate project teams to develop and improve project management.
“It’s a panoramic evaluation – 360° – which clearly established Herschel-Planck as the outstanding program in its category. It was a good training for my following project management activities. I learned a lot from the evaluation model. Indeed a good benchmark of project management results.” Jean-Michel Reix, Thales Alenia Space, Gold Winner 2014
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“Winning the Award was an exceptional experience we shared with our customer and was a further confirmation that long service agreements are the right basis for strong partnership, innovation, performance and success.” Mr. Michele Filidoro, GE Oil & Gas, Award Winner 2011
“There are rare possibilities for a Project to be audited or evaluated from outside by PM professionals.
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Achievement Award Since 2013 the International Project Management Association’s (IPMA) Achievement Awards, through its local Member Associations, have provided opportunities for industry recognition, at both the project and individual level, and for project teams and project managers to celebrate their career achievements. The Awards offer organisations the opportunity to review their project achievements as part of preparing the written submissions and to have their performance compared to similar projects and peers, and garner positive publicity for well-managed, innovative projects.
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Humanitarian Aid Projects The Internationally Funded Humanitarian Aid Award is made to an overseas project (or programme) where completion or a large milestone has been reached. The Award recognizes a project managed or supported by a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) that has brought a major benefit to a community.
“Being recognized by such prestigious entity as IPMA assures MAHAK’s ever-expanding family that the path is correct and the efforts towards reducing the malignancy effects of cancer for children and their families are bearing fruit. “ MAHAK’s Two Year Operational – Developmental Project by MAHAK- the Society to Support Children Suffering from Cancer, IranGold Winner 2014
Community Project Community, cultural or volunteer-based projects as well as projects that are conducted by or underpin/promote the education, development, preservation and well being of indigenous, disadvantaged, or disabled people or which are undertaken in not-for-profit organisations.
“It is a single platform to reach out to global PM crowd on your work that you dearly motivated for. It gives you a unique opportunity for experience sharing with other awards applicants and finalists and judges automatically helps you set a benchmark for your organization and others who are in similar sector. Tikajit Rai, MAGNUS- Award Winners 2013 Integrating Information Technologies in Rural Nepal through Small Farmers Agriculture Cooperative
PM of the Year Any programme/project director, project manager or project team member who normally resides in an IPMA Member Association country is eligible to enter, or be entered in, the awards. A winning individual will be one who demonstrates, through narratives and documentary evidence, excellence and/or innovation in project management over a cumulative period of not less than two years.
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Young Project Manager of a Year The IPMA Young Project Manager Award is awarded annually to recognize and motivate young professional project managers around the world. It recognizes rising talent in the project and program management industries by honoring young project managers for their accomplishments early in their careers.
“Winning the 2014 IPMA Young Project Manager Award is certainly a great recognition for me and my teams. This has not only contributed in elevating my career but has also branded my company with a great honor. The IPMA is one of the largest professional project management body, so this is recognition on an international scale. I would strongly encourage project management professionals to apply for the award and get internationally recognised.” Mehmood Alam, UK- Award Winner 2014
Research Awards IPMA recognises excellence in project management research by young researchers (under 35 years of age), established researchers, and teams. The goal of IPMA Research Awards is to promote excellence within the research community. Researchers may come from academia, other research institutions or industry. Researchers may come from disciplines other than project management but must contribute to the development of project, programme management, project-oriented companies or any element named in the IPMA ICB. There are two types of Research Awards: IPMA Young Researcher Award and Research Achievement Award.
The IPMA Research Awards aim to promote excellent research to enhance project management.
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IPMA World Congress The IPMA World Congress has a long tradition and respected recognition as a leading conference from the field of project management, programs and portfolios and their management with the gathering of the world’s leading practitioners and managers, representatives of global companies as well as academic staff, students and young people. The first IPMA World Congress was held in Vienna, in 1967.
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Amsterdam (NL)
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Moscow (RU)
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New Delhi (IN)
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Birmingham (UK)
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Beijing (CN)
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Cracow (PO)
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Copenhagen (DK)
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Rome (IT)
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Rotterdam (NL)
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Glasgow (UK)
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Istanbul (TR)
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Brisbane (AU)
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Paris (FR)
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Rotterdam (NL)
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Panama (PA)
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Young Crew explore horizons at 27th IPMA World Congress in
IPMA PEA Team at 26th IPMA World Congress
Dubrovnik (Croatia), 2013
in Athens (Greece), 2012
The IPMA Congress has large global and regional impacts and importance in the development of trends and practices of project management, exchange of experience and information, support of regional and local development, as well as arranging plans for future initiatives. At the same time Congress is a great opportunity and encouragement for networking opportunities, celebrations, congratulations and the development of the profession of Project Management around the
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IPMA Ethics Moving the profession forward by acting ethically! IPMA adopted a new Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct in March 2015 to be mandatory for all people acting on behalf of IPMA and its members. The application of this code enables us to promote our core values of “integrity”, accountability and transparency”. IPMA recognizes that projects, programmes and portfolios, affect people, society and the natural environment in diverse ways, both locally and globally. Project, programme and portfolio management are fast developing disciplines in an increasingly globalized world. Through this growth, we are presented with new challenges, both in our individual endeavors as professionals and on the whole as a profession.
IPMA Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct
IPMA believes that by committing to acting ethically we will make our projects, programmes and portfolios better and that this will serve to further our profession. The IPMA Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct lays out the principles and minimum duties we hold towards the project, programme or portfolio owners, teams, stakeholders, society and natural environment. IPMA acknowledge that community spirit and the relations between professionals and their clients depend upon trust, mutual respect and the appreciation of our diversity. When working with clients, project owners and other stakeholders we endevour to act with integrity, accountability and transparency. IPMA realise that work in project, programme or portfolio management may present us with a variety of ethical challenges and IPMA believes that it is through these values that we will best be able to meet them. IPMA welcome the diverse origins of ethical norms - secular and religious alike - and seek to treat difference with respect. We sign the IPMA Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct to demonstrate adherence to the fundamental values that must guide all our professional conducts and practices.
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IPMA Expert Seminars The IPMA International Expert Seminars follow a established format by addressing particular and forward looking themes. These themes provide clear directions for the presentations and discussions. The results are brought to the plenum. Experts from various sectors of the economy and university institutes as well as different cultural backgrounds explain the issues and trends for each theme. Recommendations are developed based on various case studies, research results and theories. An authoritative publication makes available the results of the Expert Seminars for a wider audience.
Expert Seminar, “Future Trends in Project, Programme and Portfolio Management”, 2014
Expert Seminar, “Behavioral and Contextual Competences for project management success”, with more on speakers panel than in audience, 2009
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IPMA Registration IPMA Registration is offered to IPMA Member Associations in 2009, as a method to engage with relevant Educational and Training organizations. Providers register their IPMA-related training programmes and courses. This improves the respect and visibility of organisations who desire competence improvement in project management. The audiences comprise the Project Management Educators and Trainers, and those who would engage them. The benefits are assurance that the learning aligns with IPMA’s broader understanding of the foundations for initiative success. The purpose of the IPMA Registration Programme is to provide IPMA Member Associations with an instrument to improve the communication between project managers or their organisations requesting competence improvement in project management –– and the organisers that administer and perform education programmes or training courses in project management. IPMA Registration in a country guarentee that the objectives and content of the registered programme/course is mapped by the organiser against the National Competence Baseline (NCB) issued by the Member Association, and that the claimed level of competence development opportunity is verified by the Member Association.
The logotype “IPMA Registered Training Course” is provided to training process of up to 60 hours – including preparation, training session, self-study, and practicing.
The logotype “IPMA Registered Education Programme” is provided to education processes of more than 60 hours – again including preparation, training sessions, self-study, and practising.
The logotype “IPMA Registered Extensive Programme” is provided to education processes of more than 360 hours – again including preparation, training sessions, self-study, and practising.
The logotypes include the Member Association’s country code and indicate both the association who has performed the registration process – and the geographical area where the IPMA Registration is valid.
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IPMA Research Conference IPMA Research Conferences aim to bring all researchers, experts, scholars and practitioners together to discuss and exchange research achievement and ideas on how to bridge theory and practice of project, programme and portfolio management. The IPMA Research Management Board aspires to enable all IPMA Member Associations to cooperate globally in future research. The German Project Management Association (GPM) hosted the first IPMA Research Conference 2013 in Berlin. The second Research Conference was held in Tianjin, China in the year of 2014 and the third one is planned to happen in Capetown, South Africa.
Agreeing directions at 1st IPMA Research Conference, Berlin (Germany), 2013
The conferences focus on sharing, exchanging and discussing specific themes in order to resolve existing and future challenges of the profession. A maximum of interaction is enabled by using facilitation methods such as the World CafĂŠ, Open Space, Fish Bowl Sessions and Workshops.
Big friendly crowd at 2nd IPMA Research Conference, Tijang,(China) 2014
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IPMA ProjeXchange ProjeXchange aims at bringing together experts for an exchange of ideas, experiences and know-how to develop the profession in a certain sector or direction. The focus of a ProjeXchange event could be a specific sector, a hot topic or a challenge which is interesting for the profession. It brings together people from different persepctives, e.g. countries, cultures, functions and or disciplines.
Delegates waiting for the ProjeXchange-Event of the PMO SIG, London (UK), 2014
It can be offered as a 1 to 2 days onsite facilitated workshop, followed up with additional face-to-face sessions at regularly scheduled IPMA conferences, plus year-round virtual support. Methods and tools utilized for the interaction could include World Café, Open Space, workshops, flashmobs, surveys and sessions on social media such as Linkedin, Facebook, Google Drive, YouTube or Project Place. The audience includes but is not limited to corporate and individual members of IPMA´s Member Associations, special interest groups (SIGs), representatives of government, public services, research institutes, industry experts, Young Crew members, research award candidates and winners, IPMA partners, university students, World Congress presenters.
Productive period at ProjeXchange-Event of the PMO SIG, London (UK), 2014
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IPMA Standards Standards are essential in an increasing complex world. They should enable collaboration within and across organisations in order to improve effectiveness and efficiency in project related activities. Globalization forces a lot of organisations to undertake projects in an multi-national and cross-cultural context. Thus, standards should give guidance for people to involved in such activities. IPMA and its Member Associations are involved in standardisation since the late 1960s. Besides developing its own global standards IPMA is engaged as category A liaison to the ISO/TC 258 Project, Programme and Portfolio Management and actively participates in the work being performed. Furthermore, IPMA is a full member of the Global Alliance for Project Performance Standards (GAPPS), which provides independent reference benchmarks for project management standards and assessments.
IPMA Individual Competence Baseline (IPMA ICB 速) The core standard of IPMA is the IPMA Individual Competence Baseline (ICB), now available in Version 4.0. Various stakeholders, managers and team members of projects, programmes and portfolios are using the ICB for their competence development. Within the IPMA 4-Level-Certification system, the IPMA ICB serves as the baseline for assessments. Furthermore, it can be used as a guide for consultants, trainers, lecturers and researchers.
IPMA Organisational Competence Baseline (IPMA OCB 速) IPMA Organisational Competence Baseline (IPMA OCB) introduces the concept of organisational competence in managing projects. It is a holistic approach for organisations to strengthen their management of projects, programmes and portfolios. IPMA OCB offers insights for all organisations interested in understanding how to improve the ways projects, programmes and portfolios are managed in an organisation.
IPMA Project Excellence Baseline 速 (IPMA PEB) IPMA Project Excellence Baseline (IPMA PEB), aims at promoting competence in managing projects and programmes complementing our previous standards for individual competences (ICB) and organisational competences in managing projects (IPMA OCB). We now expect every excellent project to consider sustainability and environment with a long term perspective not as an option but rather as a default. In other words, IPMA have moved away from the past practice of allowing each project to decide what is in scope or not to a more normative approach of telling that considerations about sustainability and impact on the environment is a prerequisite for project excellence.
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IPMA Training Aid Programmes (TAP) In 2008 IPMA launched its much appreciated and well-known Training Aid Programme (TAP) under its Education & Training Board. Under TAP, 1/2 – 1 day project management seminars are organized in interested non-IPMA member countries in association with local universities, government bodies, professional associations and other non-profit bodies. TAP offers training courses on project management either at an introductory level or at an advance level for audiences such as executives, managers, Government officials, and project Professionals. Project professionals are provided with new insights to the benefits of their PM competence. TAP is also a support system to help starting a new IPMA Member Association in a country with interests of moving the profession forward.
Enthusiasts at IPMA Training Aid Programme, Ciudad de México (México), 2011
Fascinated delegates at IPMA Training Aid Programme with UNAPEC, Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic), 2013
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YOUNG CREW The Global Young Crew Workshop is the annual hightlight of the IPMA Young Crew family. Since 2005 Young Crew members from all over the world come together to learn, share experiences and develop Project Management during this three day event. Students and Young Professionals alike enjoy world class keynotes and interactive workshops and celebrate the international vibrant community. The Global Young Crew Workshop is the hub for ideas that creates new services and projects for the community such as GeCCo or the new Young Crew to Young Crew project.
9th IPMA Global Young Crew Workshop – upwards
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The 9th IPMA Global Young Crew Workshop attracted over 80 young PM enthusiasts from more than 15 countries. The Project Management Championships (PMC) Programme is a set of national competitions (projects) with an international final. The PMC is a global competition in which students studying project management in a higher education curriculum take on each other in project related rivalry. Purpose of the competition is to support project education, develop interest towards project management and at the same time provide a fun way to prove ones leadership and methodical skills. As with each IPMA project, participants will also have a great opportunity to network among other like-minded future professionals and organizations. During the academic year 2014/2015, 516 students from 6 countries- Spain, Finland, Serbia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Chile – competed in the Project Management Championships with the Finnish team winning the international finals. For the next project management championship’s with the final in Riga, we expect an even more challenging national round and a peculation final.
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THE IPMA MEMBERSHIP On each of the following pages a flourishing national project management community has taken the opportunity to describe and explain itself – and provide links for more information, contact, participation – all leading towards a world in which all projects succeed. All of these contributions are greatly appreciated, welcomed and encouraged.
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ITALY .............................................................................. 72
AUSTRALIA ................................................................. 42
KAZAKHSTAN .............................................................
AUSTRIA ....................................................................... 43
KOSOVO ....................................................................... 74
AZERBAIJAN ............................................................... 44
LATVIA ........................................................................... 75
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA ............................... 45
LITHUANIA .................................................................. 76
BRAZIL .......................................................................... 46
MALAYSIA .................................................................... 77
BULGARIA ................................................................... 47
MEXICO ........................................................................ 78
CANADA ....................................................................... 48
NEPAL ........................................................................... 79
CHILE ............................................................................. 49
NETHERLANDS ......................................................... 80
CHINA ........................................................................... 50
NIGERIA ........................................................................
COLOMBIA ...................................................................
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NORWAY ...................................................................... 82
COSTA RICA ................................................................ 52
PANAMA ....................................................................... 83
CROATIA ....................................................................... 53
PERÚ ............................................................................. 84
CYPRUS ........................................................................ 54
POLAND ....................................................................... 85
CZECH REPUBLIC ..................................................... 55
PORTUGAL .................................................................. 86
DENMARK .................................................................... 56
ROMANIA ..................................................................... 87
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC ........................................... 57
RUSSIA ......................................................................... 88
ECUADOR .................................................................... 58
SERBIA .......................................................................... 89
EGYPT ........................................................................... 59
SLOVAKIA .................................................................... 90
ESTONIA ...................................................................... 60
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FINLAND ......................................................................
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SOUTH AFRICA .......................................................... 92
FRANCE ........................................................................ 62
SPAIN ............................................................................ 93
GERMANY ................................................................... 63
SWEDEN ...................................................................... 94
GREECE ........................................................................ 64
SWITZERLAND .......................................................... 95
GUATEMALA ............................................................... 65
ROC (TAIWAN) ........................................................... 96
HUNGARY ................................................................... 66
TURKEY ........................................................................ 97
ICELAND ....................................................................... 67
UNITED KINGDOM .................................................... 98
INDIA ............................................................................. 68
UKRAINE ...................................................................... 99
INDONESIA ................................................................. 69
UNITED STATES ......................................................... 100
IRAN .............................................................................. 70
URUGUAY .................................................................... 101
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ARGENTINA Argentinean Association of Project Management (AGP.A)
fter a year of work, the Project Management
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Argentina is geographically located in South America.
Association in Argentina (AGP.A) began its local
It is bordered by Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay, Brazil and Uruguay.
registry in the last quarter of 2014, and was accepted
Argentina has a wide Atlantic Ocean coastline.
by IPMA in September 2014. The AGP.A is taking its first steps,
It has a surface area of 2 780 400 km2, and a population of
looking forward to be a reference in the area. Argentina
41 446 246 inhabitants, with almost 40% of people located
is a large country in area, with centralised economic
in Buenos Aires Province and the City of Buenos Aires. The
development. Buenos Aires is the leading city in importance
official language is Spanish.
and density. The larger projects are in the hinterland. This fact means the most important challenge for the AGP.A: planning of the opening of its shares to the whole country, giving equal opportunities to all professionals.
DID YOU KNOW? In October 2014, Argentina launched its first satellite, ARSAT-1, into space from the base in Kourou, French Guiana. It will provide communication services to Argentina, Chile, Uruguay and Paraguay.
The creation of the AGP.A - IPMA is the biggest challenge in the field of project management in our country, serving local needs for personal and professional development. The projected growth, under the “Work Network” model, implies the coverage of the entire country through regional nodes that incorporate local human resources committed to the IPMA features. The agreement with local institutions, within the area of project management, will provide technical resource in IPMA’s all training and broadcast actions. Email: info@agpa.org.ar Web: www.agpa.org.ar
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AUSTRALIA Australian Institute of Project Management
he Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM)
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The AIPM is currently the second largest member of the
is the premier, longest-serving body for project
International Project Management Association (IPMA), and is
management in Australia. Founded as the Project
also the secretariat of the Asia Pacific Federation of Project
Management Forum in the late 1970’s, the AIPM has now
Management (apfpm), an organisation initiated by the AIPM
grown to be the home of over 10 000 members amongst our
in early 2010. The organisation is led by CEO Yvonne Butler
eight state chapters. It is recognised by Australian business,
and a board of directors consisting of highly experienced
industry and government as the key promoter, developer and
project and industry professionals.
leader in project management professionalism.
DID YOU KNOW? Sydney Opera House, situated on Bennelong Point in Sydney Harbour, is one of the most distinctive buildings of the 20th century and one of the most famous performing arts centres in the world.
The AIPM is a member-based organisation which exists to serve its members and project managers in the region. It has led the way in terms of developing project management standards and competency frameworks in the region, and was recently appointed as the regional certifying body for IPMA. In 2016, the AIPM will be proud to host the first IPMA Asia-Pacific Regional Conference in Sydney. As a result, the AIPM now delivers local and international certifications concurrently. The AIPM is the voice of project management in Australia, and its vision is to be regarded as a world authority on project management practices and competency, and to provide top quality and relevant services to our members and partners. AIPM’s role is to improve the knowledge, skills and competence of project managers and related project personnel, all of whom play a key part in the achievement of business objectives – not just project objectives. Email: info@aipm.com.au Web: www.aipm.com.au
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AUSTRIA PROJEKT MANAGEMENT AUSTRIA (pma)
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rojekt Management Austria (pma) currently has 1150
Austria is a small but beautiful country in the heart of Europe.
members and is Austria’s largest PM association.
It has a long and eventful history with the origins of modern-
Established in the „Wild Sixties“ and registered as a
day Austria dating back to the time of the Habsburg dynasty.
non-profit association in 1973, pma nowadays is a wellestablished and highly recognised organisation. pma provides
With an area of 84 000 km2 and approximately 8 million
a platform for communication, professional training and
inhabitants, Austria consists of 9 independent federal states.
(inter)national exchange.
The terrain is highly mountainous and the climate moderate.
A wide range of events are organised by pma, the two most
Austria is internationally renowned for its contributions to
important ones being the PM congress “pma focus” and the
music, arts and sciences.
“pma award gala dinner”.
DID YOU KNOW? Vienna, Austria’s capital, was ranked the world’s most liveable city by the famous Mercer’s 2015 Study - for the 6h time in a row!
pma operates as the official IPMA certification body in Austria and represents Austria within the IPMA. pma and IPMA have always had close ties – from the first IPMA World Congress taking place in Vienna in 1967 to Brigitte Schaden, president of pma functioning as president of IPMA in 2009 and 2010. On a national level, pma puts special emphasis on support and professional development of the next generations. Through the pma young crew and a range of diverse activities, pma cooperates with schools, universities and other educational institutions. Email: office@p-m-a.at Web: www.p-m-a.at
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AZERBAIJAN Azerbaijan Project Management Association (AzPMA)
zerbaijan Project Management Association (AzPMA)
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Azerbaijan (official name: the Republic of Azerbaijan) is
was established in 1999 and within last 15 years has
situated at the crossroads of the continents, between West
been implementing a range of successful projects.
and East, in the heart of the Trans-Caucasian transport
Azerbaijan is very proud to be given the opportunity to host
corridor. Azerbaijan is a country with a very rich and ancient
the CoD Meeting of IPMA in Baku, 2012.
culture. On the territory of the present-day Republic, which was a
The mission of AzPMA is to form methods of business
junction of trade-routes from Asia to Europe in ancient times,
management in Azerbaijan on the basis of international
6308 historical, archaeological and architectural monuments
standards of project management.
can be found.
DID YOU KNOW? Baku is divided into eleven administrative districts. The Inner City of Baku, along with the Shirvanshahs’ Palace and the Maiden Tower, was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2000.
AzPMA is proactive in the market of intellectual services, in the field of modern technologies of project management and it helps the development of companies. Main areas of AzPMA’s activity: advancement and introduction of international project management standards, their coordination with the national systems of management in the Republic of Azerbaijan, certification of managers in project management on international standards of the IPMA, creation of special conditions of AzPMA membership and organisation of sharing experiences between project managers in membership club. Email: info@ipma.az Web: www.ipma.az
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BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA Project Management Association of Bosnia and Herzegovina
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roject Management Association of Bosnia and
Bosnia and Herzegovina is a country in Southeastern Europe,
Herzegovina is one of the newest members of IPMA.
situated in the west of the Balkan Peninsula. To the north,
Officially, it was introduced into the IPMA family in
west and southeast it is bordered by Croatia, to the east by
March 2011. That same year, the Association was honored
Serbia and to the southeast by Montenegro.
to be the organiser of the Executive Board meeting in
It is composed of two entities, the Federation of Bosnia
Sarajevo. Despite the fact that the Association exists for
and Herzegovina and the Republic of Srpska. In addition
just a little over three years, it has been very active in terms
to extremely fertile land it abounds forests and fresh water
of promotion and presentation of IPMA in BiH, which has
springs.
resulted in almost 280 certified project managers during those three years of existence.
DID YOU KNOW? Bosnia and Herzegovina has got many beautiful rivers. Una River is 212 km long and considered probably the most beautiful river in the entire Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is characterized by long canyons, cascades and numerous rapids and waterfalls.
PMA of BiH is an opportunity for educated young people to improve their knowledge in the field of project management through learning and volunteering. These opportunities may lead them to more successful mastering of business activities which could help the successful transition of Bosnia and Herzegovina into the European Union. PMA of BiH strongly supports them by organising numerous seminars and conferences. Email: office@uup.ba Web: www.uup.netii.net
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BRAZIL International Project Management Association Brasil (IPMA Brasil)
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nternational Project Management Association Brasil
Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest
(IPMA Brasil) was established in December 2009, and was
country in both South America and the Latin American
accepted into the IPMA Family in 2010. As the biggest
region.
country in Latin America, Brazil is very proud to have been
It is the world’s fifth largest country, both by geographical
the part of the IPMA LATNET initiative since 2014. IPMA Brasil
area and by population. It is the largest Portuguese-speaking
has a key role in project management in Brazil, since for the
country in the world, and the only one in the Americas.
first time, the system thinking approach of the IPMA eye of competence could be noticed by companies and universities, and understood as a complete model to evaluate the individual professional contribution to business results.
DID YOU KNOW? A Brazilian inventor called Santos Dumont is responsible for inventing a machine heavier than the air, which could take off by itself, fly along 100 meters and land! Yes, we are talking about the airplane! The same inventor was responsible for the creation of a wristwatch!
IPMA Brasil has only one focus: to deliver PM results through PM competent professionals. The pursuit for excellence is presented by our classes, workshops, and all initiatives that our executive board provides for Brazilian PM Community. IPMA Brazil aided to create the biggest in-company initiative programme of Master in Project Management: almost 30 classes for the biggest oil company in Brazil, provided by Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. This example proves that we are promoting integration of various projects, programme and portfolio management references for the development of PM competences and the contribution to excellence in organisations. Email: contato@ipmabrasil.org Web: www.ipmabrasil.com
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BULGARIA Bulgarian Project Management Association (BPMA)
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ulgarian Project Management Association (BPMA) was
Bulgaria is located in Southeastern Europe and is an
established in April 2002 and was accepted to IPMA in
important transport connection between Europe and Asia.
October 2004. BPMA represents the interests of a wide
It borders Black Sea to the east, Romania to the west,
range of local experts from the private sector, government
Serbia and Macedonia to the north, and Greece and Turkey
and local authorities, working in the field of project
to the south. Bulgaria is a parliamentary republic. In 2004
management. BPMA is a non-profit organisation, which has
the country joined NATO and since 2007 has been a part
a goal to affirm and develop modern project management
of the European Union. Bulgarian territory has one of the
practices among local experts. We believe that good results
most ancient cultural heritages in the world. Next to the
are always preceded by serious efforts in organisation and
many historical monuments, the country abounds with many
communication, so our main focus is in bringing up the skills
natural sights and phenomena.
and knowledge of our members.
DID YOU KNOW? The oldest processed gold in the world, dated to approximately 4500 BC, was discovered in Bulgaria. Some of the oldest scripts in the world have been found here.
Bulgaria is becoming a preferred investment destination for companies from an increasing number of sectors, as well as a space for the realisation of European projects. In this regard, BPMA supports the economic development of the country, actively working on the introduction of high professional standards in project management and promotion of the project management profession as a highly specific field, with an application in all areas of business. BPMA collaborated in the preparation and implementation of projects that contribute to the sustainable development of Bulgaria. Email: bpma@project.bg Web: www.project.bg
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CANADA Project Management Association of Canada (PMAC) / Association de gestion de projet du Canada (AGPC)
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roject Management Association of Canada (PMAC)
Canada is in the northern part of the continent of North
was founded in 2006 and registered with the Canadian
America. It extends from the Atlantic to the Pacific and
Ministry of Industry in 2007. PMAC joined IPMA as a
northward into the Arctic Ocean, covering 9.98 million km2 in
transitional member in March 2009, and as a full member in
total, comprising of 6 time zones, making it the world’s second
March 2012. PMAC had the honour of hosting IPMA’s internal
largest country by total area and the fourth largest country
bi-annual assembly of its delegates (known as Council of
by land area. Canada’s common border with the United States
Delegates) in March 2014, at the Hotel One King West in
forms the world’s longest land border. 10% of the world’s
Toronto; an event that was attended by 60 people from
forests is in Canada.
about 30 countries. What’s so special about PMAC is its ability to run its operations (board meetings, certifications, trainings) via virtual means, e.g. on-line test for IPMA certifications levels C & D, on-line payments for certification applicants and membership renewals, etc.
DID YOU KNOW? The man who invented basketball in 1891 was Dr. James Naismith, a Canadian living in Massachusetts. The longest street in the world is in Canada. Yonge Street in Ontario starts at Lake Ontario, and runs north through Ontario to the Minnesota border (almost 2000 km).
Although PMAC is a fairly new member of IPMA, and it has been actively present in many IPMA internal events and activities (Council of Delegates meetings, membership of IPMA boards, Certification System Panel meetings, and various task forces and workshops) and external events (World Congresses, Project Award Galas, Expert Seminars), it has made some positive impacts in the Canadian corporate environment too. 36 IPMA certificates (of which 6 are at levels A & B) have already been issued to the certification applicants, and 670 PMAC certificates to the agile project certification applicants. Apart from that, PMAC has been an active partner to a global corporation (Thales in Canada and US), in the areas of PM competence assessment and IPMA certification. Email: info@pmac-agpc.ca Web: www.pmac-agpc.ca
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CHILE Chilean Corporation of Project Management (CCDP)
he Chilean Corporation of Project Management
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Chile is a very long and narrow country, located in the
(Corporación Chilena de Dirección de Proyectos,
southwestern part of South America. The capital of Chile is
CCDP was accepted by IPMA as a TMA in September
the City of Santiago, a modern and very dynamic city.
Chile through the participation of an increasing number of
Its population reaches more than 17 million people and its
individuals and institutional members. The CCDP is becoming
territory encompasses an astounding and rough geography.
a well-known institution in the area of Project Management in
Chile’s main exports are copper, fruits, wine, salmon, as well as
Chile and recognised for its contributions.
many other products.
2011. Nowadays, the CCDP is consolidating its presence in
DID YOU KNOW? One of the most famous projects carried out by a team of Chilean authorities, local and foreign project managers and engineers, was the rescue of the 33 Chilean miners trapped in a mine for more than one and a half months. The whole world followed this rescue on TV.
One of the main activities during 2014 was the organisation of a successful International Seminar on Current and Future Challenges of Project Management, which counted around 100 attendants. The keynote speaker of the Seminar was Dr. Hernán de Solminihac, a former Chilean Minister of Public Work. Lecturers of the Seminar from IPMA were Dr. Mladen Radjukovic, Dr. Jesús Martínez Almela, and Mr. David Hudson. Mr. Roy Williamson represented LATNET and Dr. Alfredo Serpell the CCDP. This activity is aligned with the mission of CCDP to promote project management knowledge in Chile and to contribute to the advancement of this discipline. Email: contacto@ccdp-ipma.cl Web: www.ccdp-ipma.com
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CHINA Project Management Research Committee, China (PMRC)
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roject Management Research Committee, China (PMRC)
China (official name: the People’s Republic of China) is an
is the UNIQUE trans-industry, non-profit national
Asian country which lies in the east of Asia.
association on project management in China. PMRC was
established in June 1991 and was accepted to IPMA in 1996.
China is one of the largest countries in the world with a
PMRC is the unique umbrella PM association in China,
territory over 9 600 000 km2, a population of more than 1.3
connecting closely with other industry–oriented and regional
billion, which is the quarter of the world’s population, and the
PM organizations in China.
world’s second largest GDP.
The members of PMRC are distributed in more than 30 provinces and different industry fields such as aviation, aerospace, information technology, metallurgy, coal industry, irrigation works, architecture, shipbuilding, petrochemistry, mining, mechanical industry, weaponry, education, government, etc.
DID YOU KNOW? China’s High-speed train’s core components, traction power transmission system and network control system have achieved a label “created in China“. China’s High-speed railway network exceeds 16 000 kilometers in length, which makes it the longest high-speed railway in the world.
The mission of PMRC is to promote the development of the discipline and the profession of project management in China, as well as to accelerate the exchange and cooperation in the field of PM between China and overseas. Email: pm_org_cn@126.com Web: www.pmrc.org.cn
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COLOMBIA Association of Engineering Projects Colombia (aiPco)
he Association of Engineering Projects Colombia is
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Columbia is the third country in the world in terms of water
an organisation that seeks to attest the scientific,
resources (1200 rivers -258 great rivers, 1600 lakes, 4500
technological and innovation skills that a person can
micro basins and 1900 swamps). It is the second largest
have in the field of project management . Social, economic,
exporter of flowers in the world and has the greatest diversity
political and cultural impact that has made proper use of the
of species of flowers, more than 50 000, 3500 of which are
methodology management, is an obligatory subject in the
orchids and 233 are native orchids.
national and global reflection.
Columbian coffee is recognized all over the world. Columbia is
aiPco offers its services in the agricultural, petrochemical,
the third largest producer of coffee and has the largest coffee
educational and service sectors.
research centre in the world.
DID YOU KNOW? Columbia is the largest producer of emeralds in the world, world’s leading producer of bamboo (Bambusa angustifolia) and the second largest producer of blackberries. The Cerrejon mine in Columbia is the world’s largest opened coal mine.
Columbia has the largest theatre festival in the world. 102 indigenous tribes enrich its cultural diversity. Two of the highlights of prehistory in Latin America are in Colombia: Lost City and St. Augustine. Columbia has 1025 known folk rhythms and is the birthplace of Vallenato. Email: info@ipmaco.com Web: www.ipmaco.com
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COSTA RICA Asociación de Dirección de Proyectos IPMA (ADIPRO)
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he Asociación de Dirección de Proyectos IPMA in Costa
Costa Rica (official name: the Republic of Costa Rica) is
Rica (ADIPRO) was established in 2011. Costa Rica´s
a Latin American country, geographically located on the
growing economy depends on the successful design
Central American isthmus, bordered by Nicaragua to the
and implementation of projects in both public and private
north and Panamá to the south.
sector. ADIPRO´s main objective is to popularise IPMA National Competency Baselines and the certification of professional project managers, capable of overseeing successful projects in diverse areas such as IT, social welfare, infrastructure, exports, tourism, and many others.
DID YOU KNOW? Costa Rica plans to become the first carbon-neutral country in the world by 2021.
ADIPRO´s aim is to develop the profession of project management in Costa Rica. The association works closely with several leading universities and institutes in the country that offer project management curriculum at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, in order to foster the growth of a critical mass of professional project directors, capable of guiding the country´s growth and development. Email: info@adipro.cr Web: www.adipro.cr
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CROATIA Croatian Association for Project Management
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roatian Association for Project Management (CAMP)
Croatia (official name: the Republic of Croatia) is a European
was established in May 1999. At the IPMA 15th World
country, geographically located at the transition between
Congress, held from 22 – 25 May 2000, CAPM was
Central and Southeast Europe. Croatia is ranked as one of
accepted to IPMA - International Project Management
the most popular tourist destination in the world. Croatia’s
Association.
Adriatic Sea coast contains more than a thousand islands. It was also the first European country to develop commercial
Our mission is to actively promote project management
naturist resorts. During the Croatian history, the most
values, as well as the values of the certification system and
significant cultural influences came from Central Europe and
to develop project management profession through our
the Mediterranean cultural circle.
activities. We are the main support to Young Crew Croatia because we believe in their knowledge and energy!
DID YOU KNOW? Croatian inventors are responsible for numerous inventions. Among most popular Croatian inventions are parachute, torpedo, airship, Apaurin, pen and even a tie!
Our vision is to be the leading organisation for project management that will actively work on setting professional standards, improving educational programmes in public and private educational institutions and provide support to institutions that want to improve their organisational skills using the best project management practices. Email: capm@grad.hr Web: www.capm.hr
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CYPRUS Cyprus Project Management Society (CPMS)
he Cyprus Project Management Society (CPMS), is
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Cyprus is a small island with a vast amount of history. Here
a non-profit organisation established in February
you’ll find an archaeological site dating to the 4th century BC.
2008 with the objective to promote international
But that isn’t what makes Paphos historically unique -- the
project management standards and techniques in Cyprus
remains of ancient tombs, fortresses and palaces have made
and to introduce the benefits from the application of a
the whole town a Unesco World Heritage Site.
project management culture in companies and the society in general. The effort will entail the institutionalisation of
Carnival in Cyprus is a unique blend of ancient Greek and later
the project management profession in Cyprus through the
traditions. To be exact, the Cypriot dessert wine commandaria
introduction of international project management standards
is recognised as the world’s oldest named wine.
and techniques and the promotion of accredited project management academic and professional certifications, to students and local professionals.
DID YOU KNOW? Cypriot legend claims Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, was born and rose from the foam (“afros,” in Greek) near a rock off what’s now Aphrodite’s Beach
As a member driven professional organisation the CPMS is always open for collaborations with other prestigious international bodies, active in the wider management discipline that can add value to its members, the business community and the society in general. Email: info@cpms.org.cy Web: www.cpms.org.cy
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CZECH REPUBLIC Spolecnost pro projektové rízení (SPR)
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ounded in February 1990, Spolecnost pro projektové
Situated in the very heart of Europe, the Czech Republic
rízení (SPR) was accepted as a member of IPMA in
is a landlocked country with a rich history, which offers a
1993. We are a professional umbrella organisation
wealth of cultural, historical and natural places of interest, all
for project managers in the Czech Republic. We promote
concentrated in a relatively small space.
project management in private, non-profit and academic sectors, as well as in various fields of human activities. We
Prague is among the most frequently visited cities in the
organise professional conferences, lectures, workshops
world. Besides its cultural heritage, the Czech Republic is also
and the Project Manager of the Year competition. Actively
known for its top quality spa care and beer production.
participating in IPMA ICB4 and ICRG 4.0. project versions, we are the second partner organisation that introduced the
Famous Czechs include the Art Nouveau artist Alfons Mucha,
certification process for consultants. We are proud of our
composers Antonin Dvorak and Bedrich Smetana, marathon
representatives that have been elected to the Young Crew
runner Emil Zatopek and the writers Franz Kafka and Milan
international committee.
Kundera.
DID YOU KNOW? The Czech chemist Otto Wichterle invented the soft contact lenses in 1959.
Email: sekretariat@ipma.cz Web: www.ipma.cz
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DENMARK Danish Project Management Association / IPMA Denmark
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ur association was founded in 1975 with focus
The Kingdom of Denmark consists of Denmark, Faroe Islands
on project planning. The bylaws stated that the
and Greenland. It is the oldest continuing kingdom headed by
association should be terminated after ten years,
the same royal family since the 10th century.
which inspired a very active decade. After the closing, the
The Constitution has been adjusted stepwise – mainly in the
interested members signed up for direct membership of
spirit of negotiation – to the needs of various epochs and
IPMA – and formed a network of project management. After
since 1849 Denmark has been a constitutional monarchy,
a second decade, the use of the IPMA® Certification led to a
today headed by Queen Margrethe the Second.
re-founding of the association in 1996 – and since 2006 we have been an institution for Danish Project Management.
DID YOU KNOW? Denmark is one of the countries with the highest degree of mutual trust and the lowest degree of corruption. It influences the way of managing projects.
Based on the IPMA Competence Baseline, ICB3, in cooperation with Norway and Sweden, we have spent a huge effort on developing a National Competence Baseline (NCB) for Scandinavia. It has proved to be an effective tool for assessments during IPMA® Certification processes and for promotion of self-learning. Based on the NCB, we have developed a short and clean version, which is broadly applied in organisations for continuous competence development. The ICB is also the core of our successful implementation of the IPMA® Registration of education. Email: info@danskprojektledelse.dk Web: www.danskprojektledelse.dk
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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Dominican Association of Project Management (ADGP)
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ominican Association of Project Management (ADGP)
The Dominican Republic is a country on the island of
was established in January 2014 and was accepted
Hispaniola, part of the Greater Antilles archipelago in the
to IPMA as a TMA in March 2014. In November 2014
Caribbean region. It borders Haiti to the west, which makes
ADGP was the host of the First Regional Energy Forum, held
Hispaniola one of the two Caribbean islands, along with Saint
in Santo Domingo, with the participation of national and
Martin, that are shared by two countries. With 48 445 km2
international expert speakers of the electricity sector. This
and 10 million people, the Dominican Republic is the second
occasion was the scene of the IPMA LATNET awards 2014,
largest Caribbean country.
recognizing the Dominican Electricity Transmission Company (ETED) as the Benefactor of the year due to work towards strengthening the IPMA culture in the Dominican Republic.
DID YOU KNOW? As Christopher Columbus landed on the island of Hispaniola in 1492, it became the site of the first permanent European settlement in the Americas, namely Santo Domingo, the country’s capital and Spain’s first capital in the New World.
With 36 professionals certified in less than one year, ADGP is gaining wide recognition in the Dominican Republic as the leading institution in development and dissemination of knowledge on best practices of project management in the public sector, private sector and academia, providing a platform that offers great opportunities, helping its members to have a successful career as project, programme and portfolio managers, developing products and services that improve performance in their organisations, society and the country. Through its Young Crew Team (PM-Joven), the association provides networking scenarios that allow young people to share ideas and challenges and improve their skills as project managers. Email: info@adgp-ipma.do Web: www.adgp-ipma.do
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ECUADOR Ecuadorian Corporation of Project Management (CEDIP)
fter some year of work, the Ecuadorian Corporation of
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Ecuador is the third best economy in Latin America with an
Project Management (CEDIP) began its local registry
annual growth rate of 7% of GDP and a dollarized economy.
IPMA in September 2015. The CEDIP is taking its first steps,
Ecuador is geographically located in the northwestern part
Share IPMA within Ecuador.
of South America. Ecuador Colombia bordered to the north,
in the Third quarter of 2015, and It will be accepted by
south and east by Peru and the west by the Pacific Ocean. Most projects are in the cities of Guayaquil and Quito.
The official language is Spanish.
Guayaquil, Ecuador’s most populous city and an important trading center. Quito is the capital of the Republic of Ecuador. Today it is considered the economic capital of the country. These two cities have regional influence in the political and cultural business environment, finance.
DID YOU KNOW? The Galapagos Islands is part of Ecuador, has contributed to the development of knowledge on the evolution through the theory of the origin of species by Charles Darwin. Ecuador has a strategic position on the continent for its unique proximity to: The West Coast of the United States, The Panama Canal that leads to Europe, Middle East and the rest of East Asia
The creation of CEDIP-IPMA is a important challenge in the area of project management in Ecuador; product the government to encourage a large number of projects through the change of the productive matrix which aims to generate more wealth, achieve a more sustainable development and boost linked to human talent, technology and knowledge activities. Email: info@ipmaecuador.org Web: www.ipmaecuador.org
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EGYPT Management Engineering Society (MES)
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anagement Engineering Society (MES) is one of the
Egypt is one of the oldest countries in the world, it has
oldest management associations in the world. The
experiences in project management of more than seven
Management Engineering Society was founded as a
thousand years. Everybody understands the meaning of the
non-profit organisation under the umbrella of the Egyptian
pyramids projects and all these temples. We have a great
Society of Engineers in 1970 by pioneer engineers who
history in managing projects. Nowadays, projects are more
conducted extensive studies and exerted a lot of voluntary
important to Egypt as a developing country to achieve its
efforts towards MES formation. MES is conducting workshops,
goals. An increase of projects and the project management
trainings, seminars, conferences and meetings to enhance
practitioners in Egypt has been noticed in the past years.
the profession of project management in Egypt and the region. Additionally, it represents IPMA and executes three main exams for the IPMA levels each year. MES supports young people as well through the Egyptian Young Crew.
DID YOU KNOW? The Egyptians saw animals as incarnations of the gods and were one of the first civilisations to keep household pets. Egyptians were particularly fond of cats, which were associated with the goddess Bastet, but they also had a reverence for hawks, ibises, dogs, lions and baboons.
MES is open to any kind of cooperation with any association and is represented in almost all of IPMA world congresses. MES implements project management in three languages: Arabic, English and French. Economical project style is very important. And the most important thing is that all this is to be executed along with the social and political development projects to ensure that the revolution´s main goal will be achieved. Email: rumesrusys@gmail.com Web: www.mes.eg.net
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ESTONIA Estonian Project Managers Association (EPMA)
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stonian Project Managers Association (EPMA) was
Estonia (official name: the Republic of Estonia) is a member
established in March 2003 and was accepted to IPMA
state of the European Union, geographically located on the
in 2012. In autumn 2014 we signed a merger agreement
southern shore of the Gulf of Finland, the Baltic Sea. Estonia
with the Estonian Project Management Association. In
is a rather flat country with the territory of 45 227 km2.
November 2014 we joined the Nordic network of project
Estonia has the eastern border with Russia and the southern
managers NORDNET.
border with Latvia. Estonia is often called a country of a thousand islands and lakes - there are 1521 islands and more than 1200 lakes in Estonia.
DID YOU KNOW? Estonian IT specialists have launched Skype. Since 2014 businessmen from all over the world can become e-residents of Estonia. E-residency is a stateissued secure digital identity for non-residents that allows digital authentication and the digital signing of documents.
Since its founding, EPMA has been invited to participate in the Estonian Qualifications Authority as a member of the Business Services Council and has developed two local project management qualifications frameworks. In 2005 we accepted our Code of Ethics. Every year we organise at least one conference and several workshops for project managers. Email: ctm@hot.ee Web: www.concordiacluster.eu/portapolis/web/
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FINLAND Project Management Association Finland (PMAF)
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MAF was established in 1978 and accepted as an IPMA
Finland is an independent republic since 1917, located in
Member Association in 1979. PMAF is proud to have
Northern Europe, with a population of 5 500 000 as of 2013.
hosted the 23rd IPMA World Congress in Helsinki in
Finland is the 8th largest country in Europe, and the most
2009. PMAF has over 4000 individual members from over
sparsely populated country in the European Union.
600 organisations. PMAF Certification Body PRYSERT has granted over 3500 IPMA 4-L-C certificates.
Finland is a top performer in numerous metrics of national performance, including education, economic
PMAF annually organises Project Management Days, the
competitiveness, civil liberties, quality of life, and human
largest two-day project management event in Scandinavia,
development.
with over 1000 participants.
DID YOU KNOW? Finland is a country of thousands of lakes and islands—about 188 000 lakes and 179 000 islands. That is why we have almost half a million summer cottages.
PMAF offers latest knowledge and facilitates sharing of best practices of project management. Our events provide a forum for continuous development and learning, and a way to maintain a network of national and international project professionals. Our mission is to improve activities, standards, performance and appreciation of project management. Our long-term strategic aim is to establish project management as a recognised profession in which expertise ensures project success. Email: pry@pry.fi Web: www.pry.fi
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FRANCE Société française pour l’avancement du Management de Projet (SMaP)
Société Française pour l’avancement du Management de Projet
he French Association for Project Management was
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France is one of the countries whose inhabitants could
born in 1982 under the name of AFITEP (Association
be considered as the proper Westerners of the European
Française des Ingénieurs et Techniciens en Estimation
continent. It has the longest seacoast in Europe and a big
et Planification) also known as the Association Française
number of neighbouring countries (Belgium, Germany,
de Management de Projet and Association Francophone
Luxemburg, Switzerland, Italy and Spain). Its geographical and
du Management de Projet since 1995. Since the beginning,
climatic diversity results in large mountain sports areas, many
the association has worked closely with INTERNET and
sea resorts and kilometers of walking paths. Its capital, Paris,
participated actively in the creation of the certification
is one of the most visited cities in the world. France has an
standards, particularly ICB 1 (and 2 in 1999). In 1996, it
important cultural and historical patrimony and remains the
organised the 13th world congress of project management
world leader in “bon boire et bon manger”.
for IPMA. It is during this congress that AFITEP suggested INTERNET to change its name to IPMA so it could be distinguished from the worldwide accepted name of the system of computer networks and keep its image. It is in 1996 that the PM certification began in France.
DID YOU KNOW? France has a past of leading huge industrial projects either in the nuclear area, aeronautics (Fusée Ariane, Airbus) or transports (TGV).
In 1998, AFITEP organised the 1st French-speaking congress of project management supported by the World Agency of the French Speaking Countries (1350 congress participants,
Through voluntary work, SMaP creates new opportunities for
23 represented countries among which 20 French speakers).
networking, knowledge and project management context.
In 2006, the French Association for Project Management was
Events, seminars and conferences give fresh opportunities for
created under the name of SMaP (Société Française pour
young people who will one day become project leaders. Only
l’avancement du Management de Projet) with the objective
successful projects deliver business results, and competent
to develop, establish and promote the profession of project
project managers are important for successful projects.
management. SMaP is now the only representative of IPMA in France, working with large and small corporations, universities,
Email: info@smap-asso.eu
Grandes Ecoles and individual project managers. Currently
Web: www.smap-asso.eu
it has 850 members and 4 corporate members. Over the years, AFITEP and SMaP have delivered around 3200 IPMA certificates in France.
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GERMANY GPM German Project Management Association
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PM is the leading professional project management
Germany is the most populous member state in the
association in Germany. It operates a large network
European Union. As a global leader in several industrial
of project management experts with currently more
and technological sectors, such as automotive and plant
than 7200 members and 350 member companies from all
manufacturing, it is both the world’s third largest exporter and
industries, public and educational institutions. Nationwide,
importer of goods.
about 40 regional chapters offer GPM services to its
Germany was a founding member of the European Community
members and interested parties.
in 1957, which became the European Union in 1993.
GPM also hosts about 35 special interest groups while topics range from Agile Management to Transportation PM. For over thirty years, GPM has been focusing on developing, systemising, standardising and further distributing the application of project management throughout Germany.
PM Forum 2014 in Nuremberg, Bavaria
DID YOU KNOW? Germany is one of the leading countries in developing and using green technologies. Key sectors are power generation, sustainable mobility, material efficiency, energy efficiency, waste management and sustainable water management.
The works of GPM contribute on several levels to spreading project management know-how throughout Germany. Besides organising anually one of the leading pm conferences of Europe (PM Forum), the GPM also awards several project management prizes to people who demonstrate exemplary project management skills. GPM also offers project management qualification in the form of a 4-Level-Qualification system as well as IPMA 4-Level-Certifications. A practice oriented seminar and workshop programme contributes to a well-rounded service and product portfolio. For further information, please consult: Email: info@gpm-ipma.de Web: www.gpm-ipma.de
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he Network of Project Managers in Greece (PM-
Greece (officially the “Hellenic Republic”) is a country in
Greece) started as a special interest yahoo group in
Southern Europe with rich history, stretching back to 4000
2001 that was later formally established (2005) and
BC. Greece has more archaeological museums than any
accepted to IPMA (2006).
other country in the world, 250 days of sunshine per year and 2000 islands attracting around 20 million tourists annually.
Amidst a challenging economic environment in 2012, PM-
Democracy, Olympic Games, history, mathematics, western
Greece organised the successful 26th IPMA World Congress
philosophy, theatre and literature were all born in Greece.
on the island of Crete, introducing for the first time IPMA video proceedings and an edited special journal issue among other innovations.
DID YOU KNOW? Feta, the Greek cheese dates back to 2000 BC! The Greek language has been spoken for 3000 years! Athens, the capital of Greece has been inhabited continuously for 7000 years!
PM-Greece aims at delivering results for the Greek society through the application of professional project management. Our members come from different industrial sectors, the government and local authorities. We participate in the development of local standards and in the adoption of international standards to the Greek realities. Through networking, surveys, organisation of events, seminars, conferences and the recognition of project management excellence, we strive for the development of our most precious recourse; the human capital. Email: info@pmgreece.gr Web: www.pmgreece.gr
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GUATEMALA Asociación Project Management de Guatemala (APMgt)
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sociación Project Management de Guatemala (APMgt)
The Republic of Guatemala is called “Guate” by the locals.
was established in 2009 and accepted to IPMA in
“Guatemala” means land of eternal spring, and that it most
2014. We see Guate as a country of transformation
certainly is. But it is also a land of contrasts.
and opportunity.
We are home to hundreds of dialects, 20 distinct ecosystems and countless micro-climates, all in a country slightly bigger
APMgt is constantly building new businesses and developing
than Iceland yet smaller than Cuba. Somehow, it all seems to
a growing culture. We have a vibrant Young Crew and the
work, because of our exceptional character that guides us
private sector is actively looking at PM as a means of change.
through this complex context.
As young as APMgt is, we hold two firsts for Latin-America, a Community Project Award and Project Excellence Award given to Ecofiltro and Paseo Cayala respectively… we won’t stop there.
DID YOU KNOW? Chocolate bars and instant coffee were invented in Guatemala, as well as reCAPTCHA, Duolingo and blue-denim, later distributed by Levis. Mayans are credited with the first determination of the number zero.
As Christian Becker (APMgt board member) says “APMgt has the potential that Guatemala needs to evolve into a First World country – but only through world-class project management”. We want to show through IPMA Awards, not just to the world, but also to Guatemalans, that we can make a difference and leave a positive legacy for new generations. Email: info@ipma.gt Web: www.ipma.gt
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HUNGARY Project Management Association Hungary
he first Hungarian contact with INTERNET was in 1982
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Hungary had a population of 9 937 628 in 2011.
at the 7th Congress in Copenhagen. It resulted in
Hungarian is a Uralic language, unrelated to any neighbouring
official Hungarian membership registration in 1983.
language and distantly related to Finnish and Estonian.
The first international Project Management Conference
Hungary is situated in the Carpathian Basin in the middle
in Hungary was held in 1987 - those proceedings printed
of Europe. Due to its location and colourful historical and
were the first Hungarian PM-Professional Handbook. The
cultural heritage, it is often called the bridge between East
Hungarian CB as Foundation of FOVOSZ was established in
and West, North and South.
2002. CoD 2002 in Zürich voted to grant FOVOSZ the right
Hungary is a member of the EU, the NATO, the OECD, the
to organise the 18th World Congress 2004 in Budapest under
Visegrád Group, and the Schengen Treaty.
the main theme: “Cross-Cultural Networking”.
DID YOU KNOW? Budapest, the capital, is often called the “Pearl of the Danube” or the “Paris of the East”. The panoramic view of the Danube embankments, the Buda Castle District and Andrássy Avenue are all UNESCO World Heritage sites.
The congress has proved the scientific achievements of PM-Culture with novelties: the “Rue des nations” a colourful folkloric display of MA-s, „Down-Memory-Lane” presenting all the historic IPMA-events, the “International Key-note Speakers’ Club”, the „IPMA International Project Management Award“– first time exported from Germany to international level. The event has been awarded with the Audience Certificate of Excellence; as “Mission Achieved”, confirming that the Congress was “like family” - that quote became an IPMA slogan for high-spirited partnership. Email: fovosz@fovosz.hu Web: www.fovosz.hu
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ICELAND Project Management Association of Iceland (PMAI)
he Project Management Association of Iceland (PMAI)
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Iceland is a Nordic country, an island, located in the North
was founded on 23rd May, 1984 and it celebrated 30
Atlantic Ocean, 300 km east of Greenland and 900 km west
years of continuous operation in 2014. Iceland´s link to
of Norway. It has a population of 325 000 and an area of 103
IPMA can be traced all the way back to the first international
000 km2 making it the most sparsely populated country in
conference held by the association in Vienna in 1967, which
Europe.
was attended by one Icelander.
The capital and the largest city is Reykjavík.
DID YOU KNOW? Iceland has the most active volcano area in the world, the largest glacier in Europe and in 1980 it democratically elected first female president in the world, Mrs. Vigdís Finnbogadóttir.
The Spectrum of Project Management conference was held in Iceland in 1987, an international partnership between NORDNET, IPMA and the Project Management Institute. Never before had the major project management associations collaborated on a project like this. The conference was a big success, and was essential in establishing PMAI in Iceland. In 2010, PMAI hosted the September Council of Delegates meeting in Reykjavik. 1997 was a milestone year for the PMAI, when the association began offering the IPMA four level certification programme. Today, there are more than one thousand PMAI certification holders in Iceland in every industry, from construction to IT. Email: vsf@vsf.is Web: www.vsf.is
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roject Management Associates (PMA) established in
India (official name: Republic of India) is a country in South
1993, with a vision to Create a Project Oriented India,
Asia and shares its border with six other countries. India is the
is the Indian member of IPMA. PMA created history in
world’s second-most populous country, with a population of
2005 by making India the first non-European nation to host
over 1.2 billion. India’s IT Services exports of close to USD 80
the IPMA World Congress (New Delhi), and with a delegate
Billion, makes it a global IT Hub. The IT sector employs about
participation in excess of 1000.
3 million professionals. The Taj Mahal at Agra, is regarded as
The Government of India is a Life Member of PMA through
one of the Wonders of the World.
the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways and the Ministry of Shipping. Many Public Sector Industries are also members of PMA. This is testimony to the great credentials PMA enjoys in India.
DID YOU KNOW? Over 65% of the Indian population is under 35 years of age. That makes India one of the youngest countries in the world, by demographics! DR. A S PILLAI (far left) and DR. APJ ABDUL KALAM (far right)
PMA, a vibrant not-for-profit registered society, has emerged as a unique national association of Project professionals in India. PMA has a strong advisory council, with the who-is-who of India as its members. It promotes awareness amongst Government organizations, Industry and Academia on the importance of Project Management in an increasingly competitive environment. PMA leverages platforms such as Knowledge sharing events, personal interactions with stakeholders, and a wide network of 14 chapters in New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and various other cities, for nurturing and developing success stories across segments. PMA’s sustained efforts have resulted in increasing acceptance of IPMA certifications, that have witnessed substantial growth across sectors. Email: pma1@vsnl.com Web: www.pma-india.org
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INDONESIA Ikatan Ahli Manajemen Proyek Indonesia (IAMPI)
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ndonesian Society of Project Management Professionals
Jakarta is the capital city of the Republic of Indonesia,
(IAMPI) was established in July 1999 and was accepted to
a country composed of more than 13 000 islands, with
IPMA in 2015. As a developing country, Indonesia is very
a population of over 180 million. Comprising more than
proud to host the IPMA World Congress in 2017.
300 ethnic groups speaking 200 different languages,
IAMPI is a non-profit organisation working on improvement of
the Indonesia’s population exhibits marked diversity in its
projects, programmes and portfolios, providing education in a
linguistic, culture, and religious traditions. As the capital city,
wide-scale project management for the stakeholders
Jakarta is a melting pot of representatives from each of these
and society.
ethnic groups.
DID YOU KNOW? Indonesia’s economy has enormous promise. Already the 16-largest economy in the world, this dynamic archipelago has the potential to be the seventh biggest by 2023. It is a much more stable and diversified economy than many outside observers assumes. In recent years, Indonesia has made enormous strides in its macroeconomic management. Inflation has fallen from double into single figures, and Government debt as a share GDP is now lower than is the vast majority of advanced economy.
IAMPI is a great opportunity for the development of the profession of project management. Through its voluntary work, IAMPI creates new opportunities for networking, knowledge and project management environment. Organised events, seminars and conferences give fresh opportunities for young crew who will one day be the leaders in the field of project management. Only successful projects deliver business results, and competent project managers are important for successful projects. Email: sekretariat@iampi.org Web: www.iampi.org
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IRAN Iran Project Management Association (IranPMA)
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ran Project Management Association (IranPMA) was
Iranian civilisation dates back to 5000 BC, which makes Iran
established in 2004 under the general assembly election
one of the countries with the oldest history of continuous
system by nominating 9 BOD members from academic and
civilisation. It used to be called “Persia” during ancient times.
industrial sector for two-year term. Since 2007 its national
Iran’s main exports are oil, gas, petrochemical products, fruits,
CB has provided all IPMA 4LC, consultancy certifications and
nuts, carpets, and ore. While reviewing project management
recently the IPMA Delta.
history and literature, one can find Persepolis and Passargad monuments located in the southwestern province of Shiraz
National Project Management Award programme was
as one of the first construction projects in the world. Ancient
established in 2008, evaluating projects in medium, big
hydro dams, bridges, and outstanding art in design of
and mega scale under the PEM assessment tool. Other
mosques are considered as unique symbols of Iran.
subcommittees such as Education & Training and Membership have been active since the foundation of the association.
DID YOU KNOW? Iran built the earliest known windmills. They resembled large wheel paddles. Iran was one of the few countries that realised the potential of wind energy and was a pioneer in it. The first document of “Human Rights” was outlined by Cyrus the Great.
The current solar calendar system was invented by Omar Khayyam, both the mathematician and the great poet. Avicenna the father of medicine, Razi who discovered alcohol, great poet Hafez and Al-Kharazmi who invented algorithm were all from the land of Persia. Email: info@ipma.ir Web: www.ipma.ir
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IRELAND Institute of Project Management Ireland
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Ireland is a resilient country that has survived the ravages of famine, civil war, emigration and recession. Thanks to the indomitable Irish spirit we have always bounced back.
in the utilisation of project management. It is now widely
We have held our heads up high, contributing at home and abroad in a range of fields including the arts, sport, education, business, technology, politics and humanitarian work. And we have not forgotten those in need – we are the second most charitable nation in the world and ranked the most generous nation in Europe.
his year the Institute of Project Management is celebrating 25 years promoting education, certification and member services in project management. During
this period we have seen significant growth and expansion used throughout the entire economy wherever there is a realisation that the efficient use of scarce resources is essential to economic progress. The Institute is proud that it has played and continues to play a leading role in these developments.
DID YOU KNOW? Ireland has long been marketed as the land of a hundred thousand welcomes, Céad Míle Fáilte, and this is evidenced through the growing number of diverse nationalities working in Ireland
Our international linkages are important for all aspects of project management. However, there are particular reasons for the enterprise sector to be concerned with the strength of these linkages. It is essential that companies in both the manufacturing and services sectors have access to leading-edge project management research, training and certification solutions wherever these may be located in the world. It makes no sense for any country, large or small, to pursue a purely national approach. International collaboration allows countries to share the costs and risks of tackling common project management challenges. A country cannot claim to have a “world class” project management system unless that system is firmly embedded within the global system. That is why we are firmly embedded in the IPMA family. Email: info@projectmanagement.ie Web: www.projectmanagement.ie
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ITALY IPMA Italy
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he IPMA Italy aims to become the leading Italian
Italy is a parliamentary republic in Southern Europe. Italy
organisation for the development of project, portfolio
is the third largest economy in the Eurozone and is very
and programme management in private, public and
strong in export of manufactured goods, machinery, super-
non-profit sectors.
yachts, pharmaceutical products and “Made in Italy” brands. Visitors and citizens love Italy’s unique combination of
IPMA Italy developed from ANIMP PM Division, established
natural beauties, artistic masterpieces and cultural/historical
in 1986. ANIMP (Italian Association of Industrial Plant
heritage: Italy is the country with the greatest number of
Engineering) founded in 1974, was one of the first members
UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
of IPMA and it is among a very few MAs which have organized two IPMA World Congresses: Florence, 1992 and Rome, 2008.
DID YOU KNOW? The ancient Romans were engineers and inventors. Some of their innovations are aqueducts, highway networks, plumbing and valves, the Julian calendar etc. Historical records show that the Roman engineers behaved according to some project management syllabus.
Taking advantage of the wide and recognised skills of its corporate members, many of which are top ranked worldwide in the respective business areas, IPMA Italy offers many valued events, services and products for its members to support their networking and professional growth. The Young Crew team is very active in joining traditional activities with innovative initiatives like periodic seminars, linking social networking to professional exchanges with business protagonists from various sectors. ANIMP - IPMA Italy is proudly the MA with the highest number of finalist and winners in the history of the IPMA PE Award. Email: ipmaitaly@animp.it Web: www.ipma.it
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KAZAKHSTAN Kazakhstan Project Management Association (KPMA)
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azakhstan is the only country in Central Asia that
Kazakhstan (official name: the Republic of Kazakhstan) is a
is represented at IPMA. The purpose of KPMA is
unique country situated in the heart of Eurasia. It serves as a
popularising the methodology of project management
bridge, connecting Asia and Europe.
in Kazakhstan – promoting the best global practices,
It is a young, sovereign, democratic state with a dynamic
international certification of specialists and companies,
economy. Kazakhstan is a home to 131 ethnicities. The
according to the standards of IPMA and providing
country currently has the 11th largest proven reserves of
consultations for the implementation of project management
both petroleum and natural gas, and ranks in the top ten for
systems in organisations. KPMA cooperates with national
uranium, coal, iron, gold, etc.
and private companies, banks, governmental and public organisations on preparation of certified project managers.
DID YOU KNOW? Baikonur Cosmodrome, the world’s first and largest space launch facility is located in Kazakhstan. For the first time in human history Yuri Gagarin journeyed into outer space from this facility.
KPMA has operated for more than 10 years in the national and international project management community. In recent years, PHD and Masters programme in “Project Management” and the profession “Project Manager” were opened in Kazakhstan thanks to the activities of KPMA. KPMA ensures Kazakhstan with highly qualified, certified specialists. Email: kaup@miras.kz Web: www.kpma.kz
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KOSOVO Kosovo Association for Management (KAM)
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osovo Association for Management (KAM) was
Kosovo (official name: the Republic of Kosovo) is situated
established in 2006 and was accepted to IPMA in
in Southeastern Europe and it borders Albania, Macedonia,
2010. The primary role of KAM is to promote and
Montenegro and Serbia. It covers an area of 10 908 km2 with
develop project management in Kosovo. It connects project
over 2 million inhabitants.
managers across all fields of human activity.
Kosovo is rich in natural resources, but it has also inherited a cultural and spiritual wealth as testified by the archaeological
KAM is to bring benefits to organisations, businesses,
finds within the territory from various periods in time.
professionals and the Society of Kosovo in general, through the establishment of a project management culture, the application of accredited international project management standards, the certification of experienced professionals and the facilitation of related events.
DID YOU KNOW? Kosovo has the youngest population in Europe with more than 70% of the population under the age of 35. It is branded internationally as “The Young Europeans”!
IPC – International Professional Evaluation and Certification is a registered member of IPMA (International Project Management Association) representing Republic of Kosovo in this very prestigious worldwide operational association. Through its activities IPC is supporting people and organisations from Kosovo to develop and confirm the competence in project management according to international guidelines (IPMA). Email: info@ipcert.com Web: www.kosovamanagement.com
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LATVIA Latvian National Project Management Association(LNPMA)
he Latvian National Project Management Association
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Latvia (the official name: the Republic of Latvia) is a
(LNPMA) was established in July 1998 and joined
European state situated on the Baltic Sea. Riga – the capital
IPMA in 1999. The objective of the organisation is to
city of Latvia – is famous for its art nouveau architecture and
develop the professional competence of project managers
was the European Capital of Culture in 2014. Latvia is proud
in line with international standards. LNPMA has its own
of its intact seacoast of 500 km, extensive forests and lakes
national certification centre - ‘’LATVIA-CERT’’- which awards
which cover almost half of its area.
certification at four levels in Latvia. The LNPMA recognises that young people need to develop. So IPMA Young Crew Latvia - a part of LNPMA and IPMA Young Crew - has successfully organised Project Management Championships for students for four years.
DID YOU KNOW? The Latvian Song and Dance festival is a national celebration of song and dance. Over 40 000 people arrive every five years to show their skills. This unique and spectacular event is also included in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List.
The future vision of the Association is to develop closer developmental relationships with similar organisations in the world and so enable Latvian project managers to work in line with the best international standards and practices. The mission is to become, develop and maintain its status as the primary discussion, development and networking platform for project managers in Latvia. As a part of its continuous development programme, LNPMA has launched its first Baltic PMDAYS in Riga in 2013. These have continued in Lithuania and Estonia. Email: pasts@lnpva.lv Web: www.lnpva.lv
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LITHUANIA Lithuanian Project Management Association (LPMA)
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ithuanian Project Management Association (LPMA)
Lithuania (official name: the Republic of Lithuania) is a state
was established in June 2004 and was accepted to
in Northern Europe. In 1989, scientists of French National
IPMA in 2009. The main goal of the Association is the
Geographic Institute determined that the geographic centre
development of individual and organisational competencies
of Europe is located in Lithuania, specifically 26 km (16 mi)
in project management. The Association also aims to
north of its capital city, Vilnius. Neighbouring countries:
stimulate progress in professional training, facilitate the
Poland, Latvia, Belarus and Russia.
formation of career and project management development as a profession in Lithuania.
DID YOU KNOW? During the 14th century, the Grand Duchy of Lithuania was the largest country in Europe. Since 2008 Lithuania has been one of the fastest growing economies in the EU. Lithuania focus industries are: shared services, manufacturing, technology, life sciences.
Currently, LPMA has more than 100 physical and corporate members from different economy fields, i.e. IT, banking, telecommunication, energy, public administration, consulting, education and research. In 2015, in cooperation with the IPMA NORDNET network, LPMA organised first Global Young Crew international championship with IPMA partners. Through its voluntary work, LPMA creates new opportunities for networking, knowledge and project management environment. LPMA has also organised events, international conferences as PM SPRING and BALTIC PM DAYS with IPMA partners. The Association gives fresh opportunities for young people who will be the leaders of versatile project management. Email: info@lpva.lt Web: www.lpva.lt
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MALAYSIA Malaysian Association for Project Management (MAPM)
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alaysian Association of Project Management (MAPM)
Malaysia is a federal constitutional monarchy located in
was approved by the Government of Malaysia’s
Southeast Asia. It consists of thirteen states and three
Registrar of Societies on the 3rd May 2013 and was
federal territories and has a total landmass of 329 847km2,
accepted by IPMA in September 2014. Currently in Malaysia
separated by the South China Sea into two regions,
there are a few project management associations, but these
Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia.
are vendor-driven (e.g. PMI, Microsoft).
The capital city is Kuala Lumpur, while Putrajaya is the seat of the federal government.
This is the major reason for the establishment of MAPM which aims to be neutral in the way the association propagates the development of the project management profession in Malaysia. The MAPM’s members consist of professionals from different backgrounds such as finance, engineering, manufacturing, IT and academia. The key objectives of MAPM are to provide a recognised forum for the free exchange of ideas, applications, and solutions to project management issues; to collaborate with universities, other educational institutions and corporate entities to encourage appropriate education and career
DID YOU KNOW? The Malayan tiger is the national animal of Malaysia. It also appears in the Coat of Arms of Malaysia It symbolises bravery and strength to Malaysians.
development at all levels of project management activities.
Becoming a member of MAPM is the perfect way to enhance a career in project management. Members gain professional recognition, have access to exclusive project management resources, have unique opportunities to network and meet like-minded people. MAPM is also aiming to accelerate the exchange and reduce the learning curve of project management practices between experienced and new practitioners. The admittance of MAPM into IPMA will further strengthen its key missions and objectives. Email: info@mapm.org.my Web: www.mapm.org.my
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MEXICO Asociación Mexicana de Ingeniería de Proyectos (AMIP)
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exican Projects Engineering Association (AMIP) was established in November 2009, and was accepted to IPMA in 2010. AMIP was validated by the IPMA CVMB
DID YOU KNOW?
in July 2012. Mexico (official name: the United Mexican States) is an American country, geographically located between the Pacific and the Atlantic Ocean. It borders the United States of America to the north, and Guatemala and Belize to the south.
Each year, millions of monarch butterflies undertake a journey of nearly 4,000 km from Canada to their wintering ground in Mexico. Fantastic Monarch Butterfly Migration ends in the forests of pine and fir in the State of Michoacan. They fly about 120 km per day for more than 30 days.
Certification of project management in Mexico has been promoted in various sectors of the economy. During the last quarter of 2014, the Mexican government initiated an ambitious programme of certification for technicians who are engaged to provide technical assistance to Mexican rural producers. Email: jorge.peart@ipmamexico.com, info@ipmamexico.com Web: www.ipmamexico.com
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NEPAL Project Management Association of Nepal (PMAN)
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roject Management Association of Nepal was
Known as the land of the Everest and the birthplace of Lord
established in 2006 and received membership of
Buddha, Nepal is a land of sublime scenery, historic temples
International Project Management Association (IPMA)
and monasteries, best walking trails, and cultural treasures.
in 2009. It is also a founding member of the Asia Pacific
It is the youngest federal republic with the constitution in the
Federation of Project Management (apfpm).
making.
It is the focal entity for promotion of project management
Bordered by India on 3 sides and by China to the north, it is
profession. It regularly organises workshops and seminars for
home to 28 million people with over 80 ethnic groups and 123
project management professionals. It has collaborated with
languages.
IPMA to host International Conference: Project Management for Results in 2011; Assessor Training for IPMA PE Award in 2011 and 2012 and Young Crew Coaching for Development workshop in September 2010.
DID YOU KNOW? Nepal has the enormous prospect of development in technology and tourism. With a wide variety of flora and fauna, it has some of the rarest species like the onehorned rhino, the Bengal tiger and Rhododendron - the national flower.
Though relatively new and a small association, PMAN has been very instrumental in contributing to enhance the professional linkages and sharing of best project management practices. It has supported candidates and project teams from Nepal to apply for and win regional and international awards for high achievements in project management. Email: info@pman.org.np Web: www.pman.org.np
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PMA-NL was established in 1979 under the name PMI-NL,
The Netherlands (official name: the Kingdom of the
as a Dutch chapter of IPMA. In our 35 years since then,
Netherlands) is a European country, bordering Germany to
without any doubt the 28th IPMA World Congress, held in
the east, Belgium to the south, and the North Sea to the
Rotterdam, can be considered as one of the highlights!
northwest, sharing maritime borders with Belgium, the United
IPMA-NL, with 2000 members, focuses on knowledge sharing,
Kingdom and Germany.
certification and networking for its professional members.
Only about 50% of its land exceeds one metre above the sea
Its mission & vision is to be the leading professional project
level. Most of the areas below the sea level are man-made.
management association, a network organisation that brings together professionals and companies/ organisations, a knowledge hub in the field of project management.
DID YOU KNOW? The Netherlands was one of the first countries in the world to have an elected parliament, and since 1848 it has been governed as a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy, organised as a unitary state.
IPMA-NL does this by setting up, maintaining and expanding networks, and with professionals and organizations in our profession, IPMA-NL focuses on maintaining and expanding networks and, together with professionals and organisations in our profession, it supports scientific research and encourages certification of project managers. Additionally, IPMA-NL is active in identifying new developments in the profession and making connections with and between a wide range of companies and industries in which project and programme managers are active. Email: info@ipma.nl Web: www.ipma.nl
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NIGERIA Project Managers Development Association of Nigeria (PMDAN)
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Nigeria is geographically located in West Africa. It is a
Nigeria (PMDAN) was established on 29 December
member of the Economic Community of West African States
2010 and was accepted to IPMA in 2012. PMDAN
(ECOWAS). Nigeria shares land borders with the Republic of
has proven to be a major player in the PPM community of
Benin in the west, Chad and Cameroon in the east, and Niger
Nigeria delivering value to PPM professionals. PMDAN, in
in the north. Its coast in the south lies on the Atlantic Ocean.
collaboration with leading universities and key stakeholders, aims at “Promoting Project Management competence to
Nigeria is the seventh most populous country in the world
enable a society in which projects succeed for beneficial
(approximately 174 million) with more than 250 ethnic groups.
change towards an efficient economy“.
DID YOU KNOW?
PMDAN, as a hub for PPM competence development in the ECOWAS region and Africa at large, presents a great opportunity for the empowerment of young PPM professionals by delivering education and training and certification services in project management. Email: info@pmdan.org Web: www.pmdan.org
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Nigeria’s economy (GDP) became the largest in Africa, worth more than $500 billion, and overtook South Africa to become the world’s 21st largest economy. Historically, several empires, including Benin and Yoruba, which occupied some of present-day Nigeria, were very rich in sculptures of diverse materials, such as iron, splendid bronze, wood, ivory, and terra cotta. The oldest date from the twelfth century. The NOK Culture (1000BC) used iron in smelting and forging tools.
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orwegian Association of Project Management (NFP)
Norway, officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a sovereign and
was established on 8 May 1968, as the first project
unitary monarchy whose territory comprises the western
management association in the North. In 1981 NFP
portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, and the
became the member of International Project Management
Arctic archipelago of Svalbard. Norway also lays claim to a
Association (INTERNET, later known as IPMA).
section of Antarctica known as Queen Maud Land.
On behalf of International Project Management Association
The country shares a long eastern border with Sweden.
Norway was the host country for the 12th IPMA World
Norway is bordered by Finland and Russia to the northeast,
Congress (Dynamic leadership through project management),
and the Skagerrak Strait to the south, with Denmark on the
in June 1994. NFP offers a lot of services, half-day seminars
other side. Norway has an extensive coastline, facing the
among others.
North Atlantic Ocean and the Barents Sea.
DID YOU KNOW? The Nobel Peace Prize is annually awarded in Oslo to those who have “done the most or the best work for fraternity between nations, for the abolition or reduction of standing armies“.
Norwegian Association of Project Management offers a lot of services to their members and to other interested persons / organisations, like half-day seminars, conferences, a magazine; it acts as an intermediary of information about project management from sources from all over the world, and offers certification through a separate body named IPMA Certification Body Norway. Through its voluntary work, NFP creates new opportunities for networking, development of the profession, knowledge and project management environment. Email: nfp@prosjektledelse.org Web: www.prosjektledelse.org
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PANAMA Panamanian Association of Project Management (APGP)
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y constantly moving forward, APGP has been proactive
The southernmost of the Central American nations, Panama
in participating in IPMA and unconditionally supported
is located south of Costa Rica and north of Colombia. The
the LACC Program. APGP was admitted as TMA at the
Panama Canal bisects the isthmus at its narrowest and lowest
2011 Council of Delegates, held in Drammen, Norway. This
point, allowing passage from the Caribbean Sea to the Pacific
initial effort followed the path of our strategic plan which is
Ocean.
the basis of our operations and projects. This has led APGP
Panama has an area of 75 991 km2, and a population of 3
to fast track of the strategic initiatives and helped to develop
608 431. The IMF expects that Panama’s economy will grow
a business model that has been continually improved in
by over 6% a year during the next five years. It is one of the
response to our changing context. APGP believes in the role
five richest countries in mainland Latin America. The official
of the academy and therefore we have joined in the effort
language is Spanish.
to promote education and training with the agreement to align academy’s project management courses to the IPMA Scheme. This contributed to the importance of certifications at all levels. In Panama, university students proudly show their IPMA PM certification pins during their graduation ceremonies. For APGP, the promotion of IPMA’s best practices in the academy is of a great importance.
DID YOU KNOW? The Expanded Canal will modify business patterns in the region and become the catalyst of global trade. Panama will become the most important transport and logistics centre of the Americas by strengthening connections and services offered by The Route.
The organisation of the 29th IPMA World Congress in Panama in September 2015 and the consolidation of LATNET as a network of IPMA Member Associations are the short term goals, but even though we have come so far, there is still so much to do to make a difference for our stakeholders and to achieve APGP vision to become the IPMA Member Association model for the Latin-American context. Email: wyau@apgp-ipma.org Web: www.apgp-ipma.org
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Perú is a Latin American country, geographically located
(APDP) was established in July 2009 and was accepted
in western South América. It is bordered by Ecuador and
to IPMA in 2010. Our goal is to help project managers
Colombia to the north, Brazil to the east, Bolivia and Chile to
in Perú to improve their technical, behavioural and contextual
the southeast and by the Pacific Ocean to the west.
competences because for us, a project is a profound human task, not just a technical issue. Our association’s opinion is
It is traditionally divided into three major regions according
that the better people mean better project managers.
to their altitudes: Costa, Sierra and Selva. Each region has its
For that reason, this profession requires continuous
own wildlife, type of food and even language, but all regions
programmes to exchange experiences, knowledge and good
share the same Peruvian spirit. It is a multicultural country.
practices. Our goal is to help organisations to form fine project managers for our country.
DID YOU KNOW? There are 3 official languages in Peru: Spanish, Quechua and Aymara, and in the Amazon Jungle, natives speak a further 13 different languages. There are around 90 different microclimates in Peru, making it one of the most bio-diverse countries on the planet. The potato is originally from Peru and there are over 3500 different types of potato in Peru.
APDP is changing the paradigm on how to manage projects in Perú - moving from the merely technical competences to the improvement of the whole. In order to reach that goal, it organises conferences and forums and makes alliances with other institutions to develop the competences of project managers. The certification is the beginning of the road; the career plan development has to be sustainable over time. Email: informes@apdp.pe Web: www.apdp.pe
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POLAND International Project Management Association Poland (IPMA Poland)
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nternational Project Management Association Poland
Poland is not only the sixth largest economy in the European
(IPMA Poland) was established in October 1999 by a group
Union... It is also a home for many species that have died out
of project management enthusiasts believing that this
in other parts of Europe, but still survive in Poland, such as
branch of management deserves a specific cooperation
the wisent, brown bear, grey wolf, lynx or moose in the ancient
platform for those who practice it. Since that time IPMA
woodland of the Bialowieza Forest.
Poland has been continuously making the efforts to ensure proper recognition for a Project Manager profession and has been deeply involved in building project culture in Poland. IPMA Poland understands and acknowledges its expert role on the market by providing PM trainings and consulting services for government and local administration, commercial companies, public institutions and universities.
DID YOU KNOW? Maria SkłodowskaCurie was a pioneer in many ways: the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, the only person awarded the Nobel Prize in two different fields of science: physics and chemistry, the first woman-professor at Sorbonne.
IPMA Poland has created an exclusive program for young project management professionals. Apart from a special networking and knowledge-sharing platform called Young Crew Poland, IPMA Poland organises an annual competition in which students can win a paid apprenticeship in leading project-oriented companies of all sectors. Moreover, Polish Association promotes authors of the best MSc and BSc theses on project management and gives development possibilities under the Young Crew Academy initiative. Email: biuro@ipma.pl Web: www.ipma.pl
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PORTUGAL Associação Portuguesa de Gestão de Projectos (APOGEP)
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he Portuguese Association for Project Management
Portugal is a sovereign nation-state in Europe. It is located
(Associação Portuguesa de Gestão de Projectos –
on the Iberian Peninsula, and it is the westernmost country
APOGEP) was established in August 1994 and was
of mainland Europe, being bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to
accepted to IPMA few years later. APOGEP is a non-profit
the west and south and by Spain to the north and east.
association created to promote and give credibility to the field of project management and support professionals in
Aside from continental Portugal, the Portuguese Republic
this area, considering the growing need of the global market
holds sovereignty over the Atlantic archipelagos of the
for an institution that supports the acquisition of new skills of
Azores and Madeira, which are autonomous regions of
modern management and that offers a certification in project
Portugal.
management.
DID YOU KNOW? After the Roman Empire, Portugal was responsible for the second experience of world globalization.
APOGEP is a leading association in project management in Portugal. Being a member of APOGEP represents an opportunity for professional development and for becoming a part of a global network. Every year, APOGEP organises the Project Management Week, seminars and conferences, connecting the new and old generations of project managers to the trends of the profession. Through its voluntary work, APOGEP has been attracting young professionals to the Portuguese Young Crew, promoting and disseminating the Best Practices within the academic and corporate areas. Email: info@apogep.pt Web: www.apogep.pt
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ROMANIA Project Management Romania (APMR)
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roject Management Romania (APMR) was established
Romania is situated in Southeastern Europe. It borders
in May 2000 and was accepted to IPMA in 2003. APMR
Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova to the north and
implemented the Certification program in 2004. In
northeast, Bulgaria to the south, Serbia to the southwest, and
2006, the APMR Excellence Awards was launched.
Hungary to the northwest.
The annual event of the APMR, organized in collaboration
With an area of 238 391 km2 (91 780 mi2), Romania is
with two important Romanian Universities, is called Knowledge
the second largest country in Central and Eastern Europe.
Management: Projects, Systems, Technologies.
Romania has been a state member of the European Union (EU) since 2007.
DID YOU KNOW? The modern jet engine was invented by the Bucharest-born inventor Henri Coanda in 1910. The most famous novels inspired by Romania, are “The Castle in the Carpathians” by Jules Verne, and “Dracula” by Bram Stoker.
The main purpose of the Project Management România association is the development of project management activities in Romania by promoting international project management standards and the development of a national professional network. The association encourages the competence development in project management, in cooperation with the local stakeholders. Email: office@pm.org.ro Web: www.pm.org.ro
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RUSSIA Russian Project Management Association SOVNET
he Russian Project Management Association SOVNET
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Russia has formed its national culture by combining European
focuses on combining three activities:
and Asian cultures for more than a thousand years.
of successful major project implementation during centuries
Russia gave to the world Lobachevskian geometry and
of Russia’s and USSR’s history
Mendeleev’s periodic table. Dostoevsky, Tolstoy and Chekhov
(2) use of scientific project management approaches
wrote here their novels, Tchaikovsky, Stravinsky and Skriabin
(3) development of management approaches, based on using
composed their music, Malevich, Kandinsky and Chagall
natural resourcefulness, ingenuity and wit in non-standard
painted their pictures.
situations and conditions.
Russia was the first to send Yuri Gagarin into outer space.
(1) application of experience accumulated in the course
DID YOU KNOW? More than 400 large industrial and infrastructure projects were successfully completed in Russia in 2014.
The SOVNET searches, collects and learns experience and good practices by holding national project management contests “The Project of the Year” and “Project Olympus” recognised by the Government of the Russian Federation and Presidential Executive Office. The best projects are then submitted to IPMA PE Award (Sberbank got the Award in 2012). The Association organises project management events such as national annual conferences, international symposiums: the 17th IPMA World Congress, held by the SOVNET in 2003, was a great success. SOVNET’s “Project and Programme Management” journal is being published regularly each quarter since 2005. Email: sovnet@sovnet.ru Web: www.sovnet.ru
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SERBIA Serbian Project Management Association (YUPMA)
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UPMA was established in 1984 and was accepted
Serbia (official name: the Republic of Serbia) is a European
to IPMA in 1986. Today, YUPMA is one of the oldest
country, geographically located at the transition between
IPMA Member Associations with substantial results in
Central and Southeast Europe. It was first inhabited
promotion of project management profession.
8500 years ago during the Neolithic Era. Serbia obtained recognition by Rome and Constantinople in 1217 and reached
So far, eighteen international symposia on project
its peak in 1346 as a short-lived Serbian Empire.
management were organised, numerous books and papers published, great number of professionals certified and many
The capital of Serbia, Belgrade, is one of the largest cities in
young crew members supported in their careers.
Southeast Europe.
DID YOU KNOW? Serbia is the homeland of the world’s greatest scientists. Mihailo Pupin, Nikola Tesla, Mileva Marić Einstein and Nobel prize winner Ivo Andrić are some of the greatest Serbian minds.
YUPMA will continue to be a meeting point of project professionals in years to come. Through promotion of competence, education and publishing, it will strive to enhance understanding, development and application of project management. Young people are, and will be, the primary focus in the development of project management profession. Their success will be mirrored in the success of the projects they are to conduct in the new age – the age of projects. Email: info@yupma.rs Web: www.yupma.rs
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SLOVAKIA Project management association of Slovakia (SPPR)
PPR was established in 1994 and was accepted in
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Slovakia (the Slovak Republic) is The Little Big Country
1998 as a member of IPMA. Our intention is to connect
located in the heart of Europe with a population of 5.4 million,
and professionally develop project management
with capital city Bratislava and Euro currency.
project management in Slovakia. To achieve this goal, we
In relatively small territory you can find a large number of
cooperate with other IPMA MAs, mainly from the region
cultural, historical and natural beauties and attractions: the
of Central Europe. With partners, we organize a local
smallest mountains in the world - the High Tatras – for winter
competition ‘The Project of the Year’, giving the best project
skiing and summer hiking, wine routes from Tokaj to Small
managers the opportunity to publicly present their projects
Carpathian regions or Bratislava Marathon.
community and to continuously improve the quality of
and receive recognition (see photo).
DID YOU KNOW? Slovakia has about 180 amazing medieval castles and château and more than 400 historical mansion houses.
SPPR strives to be a recognized PM expert authority in Slovakia. It acts as the major professional guarantor of the main annual Slovak PM conference. SPPR also organises a lot of its own activities as webinars, PM consulting days, workshops and conferences – like the international PM conference, held in May 2015. Email: sppr@sppr.sk Web: www.sppr.sk
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SLOVENIA Slovenian Project Mananagement Association (ZPM)
lovenian Project Management Association (ZPM)
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Slovenia (official name: the Republic of Slovenia) is a
became a member of IPMA immediately after the
European country, geographically located at the transition
recognition of Slovenia as an independent country in
between Central and Southeast Europe. It borders Austria and
1992. Slovenia is very proud it had the honour of hosting the
Hungary to the north, Croatia to the southeast and Italy to
14th IPMA World Congress Strategy Start-up in 1998 and the
the west.
1st ICEC & IPMA Global Congress in 2006 - both in Ljubljana.
Slovenia has only 40 km long Adriatic coast and an important
ZPM established SloCert certification process in 1998 as
harbour Koper-Capodistria as a southern door to Europe.
evidence, that those who are strong will achieve their goals,
Hayrack is a Slovenian traditional symbol.
though being the smallest MA of IPMA, and ICEC too! ZPM was the initiator of SENET and plays a visible role within IPMA network and IPMA – ICEC cooperation.
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Delegates on the first ICEC & IPMA Global Congress Ljubljana, 2006.
Slovenian inventors are authors of numerous innovations. Among them, we have to mention logarithmic tables, photography on glass and even perfume bottle without gas under pressure.
Project management has a long tradition in Slovenia, so our experts have been actively present on all Internet/IPMA conferences since 1976 in Birmingham till Rotterdam, 2014. ZPM presents a great opportunity for its members and for the development of the PM and CE profession. Every year we organise project forum - conference, seminars, and workshops and, last but not least, each year the young Crew organises project management day and some social events inviting representatives from other IPMA MAs from all around the world. We publish the review Projektna mreza (Project Network) three times per year with utmost news in this field. We are creating new opportunities for networking and for young people who will one day be leaders in project management. Email: info@zpm-si.com Web: www.zpm-si.com
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SOUTH AFRICA Association for Project Management South Africa (APMSA)
he Association for Project Management South Africa
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South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa, is a
(APMSA) was established in 1998 as a non-profit
country on the southernmost tip of the African continent. It is
organisation under the leadership of Andre van der
a multiethnic society encompassing a wide variety of cultures,
Merwe. After APMSA was established, it found common
languages, and religions. The Barberton mountains are
ground with people like Prof. Pieter Steyn, previously from
amongst the oldest in the world, dating back 3.5 billion years,
the University of Pretoria and UNISA Business Schools, who
and include some of the oldest rocks on the planet. South
saw the need for a professional body and cemented relations
Africa is also a home to the Cradle of the Mankind – the
with the International Project Management Association
Sterkfontein Caves, where over 500 hominid fossils and over
(IPMA). Prof Steyn served as member of the IPMA Research
9000 stone tools have been found.
Management Board for several years. APMSA has resolved to register an Academy for Project, Programme and Portfolio Management with the Ministry of Higher Education. This academy will bridge the gap in knowledge required to certify project managers.
DID YOU KNOW? There are eleven official languages of South Africa: Afrikaans, English, Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Sotho, Swazi, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa and Zulu.
The Vision of APMSA is to be a forum for project managers and those that have an interest in project management technologies, and organisations who subscribe to the idea of “manage-by-projects”. Everybody that has anything to do with project management can be part of APMSA-IPMA. The Mission of APMSA is to promote professional project management and move people forward. Professional project management means a deep understanding of project and general management tools, techniques and what is considered as “best practices”. It requires a fundamental understanding of business and wealth creation processes. Email: apmsa@whp.co.za Web: www.apmsa.org.za
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SPAIN Spanish Association of Project Management and Engineering (AEIPRO)
he Spanish Association for Project Management and
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Spain is a country geographically located on the Iberian
Engineering (AEIPRO) was established in September
Peninsula, in the extreme southwest of Europe and only 14 km
1992, and applied for IPMA membership in 1996.
away from Africa. It has an area of half a million km2 and 46.5
AEIPRO has the objective of promoting excellence in the
Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. Spain has a delicious
profession of project management and engineering. AEIPRO
gastronomy, some of the best wines in the world and virgin
groups together researchers, trainers and practitioners,
olive oil, i.e. the healthy Mediterranean diet.
million people. The Spanish coastline runs along the Atlantic
allowing the update, detection and definition of needs that affect the daily tasks of project managers and engineers and orienting society to solve conflicts within our field.
DID YOU KNOW? Spain has been the world leader in organ donation and transplantation since 1991, and last year 4279 people extended their life thanks to the generosity of their fellow countrymen. The organisational model of the Spanish Transplants Agency is an international reference.
Nowadays AEIPRO manages IPMA速 projects and products in Spain, such as IPMA 4LC Certification, IPMA Registration and IPMA Delta. Since 1996 AEIPRO annually organises the International Congress on Project Management and Engineering. It has developed some special interest groups in PM research and teaching and disseminates project management best practices in companies. Besides, AEIPRO events and seminars are a great opportunity for networking. Email: aeipro@dpi.upv.es Web: www.aeipro.com
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he Swedish Project Management Association
Sweden, officially the Kingdom of Sweden is a Scandinavian
creates opportunities for networking, knowledge and
country in Northern Europe. Sweden borders Norway and
project management development and exchange of
Finland, and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel
experience.
across the Ă˜resund. With 450 295 km2 (173 860 mi2), Sweden is the third
Organised events, seminars and conferences give fresh
largest country in the European Union by area, with a total
opportunities for young people who will be the project leaders
population of about 9.7 million.
in the near future. Only successful projects deliver business results, and competent project managers are important for successful projects.
DID YOU KNOW? Sweden is the third largest music exporter in the world. The traditional engineering industry is still a major source of Swedish inventions, but pharmaceuticals, electronics and other high-tech industries are gaining ground, too.
The Swedish Project Management Association has been working since 1968 to strengthen the role of project activities and develop project management as a profession. Yearly approximately 450 IPMA certifications are issued in Sweden. Email: info@projektforum.se Web: www.projektforum.se
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SWITZERLAND Swiss Project Management Association (spm)
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he Swiss Association for Project Management (spm) was a founding member of INTERNET in 1979 and was formally established in 1983. It now has more than 1000
members and is the number 4 of about 60 contributors to IPMA. 1. With the small and medium size of our projects, programmes and portfolios, we can be quick, agile and
Switzerland has been an independent republic since the year
reliable. We achieve the project objectives with a limited
1291 and now has about 8 million inhabitants and a GDP of
bureaucracy. Due to the scarce resources, our deliverables
USD 650 billion (2013).
are based on advanced technologies. The structures and processes have to be well designed and the motivation and capabilities must be excellent. 2. Due to the detailed structure and the limited size of our country, our products and activities often cross borders. We are dealing with a complex situation concerning nature, languages and cultures. We are used to cooperate with our customers, to adapt to the context, to choose a good direction and to survive. 3. A synoptic view is necessary for developing and realizing useful and complete project solutions for the whole life cycle of the products. Large programmes and portfolios can be managed with coordinated contributions from different regions and valleys and from individuals, teams and organisations who are competent and used to decide by themselves.
DID YOU KNOW? Characteristics of our project, programme and portfolio management are: - The normally small or medium sized projects, programmes and portfolios - The need to adapt to the complex context - A synoptic, clear and complete view to what is taking place in our business area
spm and its French speaking sister SMP are the independent leading project management associations in Switzerland. We are the sensor, impulse generator and trendsetter for our discipline. Email: spm@spm.ch Web: www.spm.ch
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TAIWAN, cHINA ROC (TAIWAN) Taiwan Project Management Association, china (TPMA) Association (TPMA)
aiwan Project Management Association (TPMA) was
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Taiwan’s total land area is around 36 000 km2 (14,400 mi2).
established in june June 2002 and was accepted to IPMA in
It is shaped like a leaf that is narrow at both ends.
1200 certificates a year!
It lies off the southeastern coast of mainland Asia, across the
We also certify several Assessors class Class A, B, and c C
Taiwan Strait from china China - an island on the western edge of
respectively. TPMA is not only “the best”, but also “the only”
the Pacific Ocean. To the north is japan; Japan; to the south are the
in Taiwan! TPMA had supported several universities to set up
Philippines. Many airlines fly to Taiwan, making it the perfect
18 Project Management Research centres Centres for different fields
travel destination.
November 2004. TPMA is very proud to issue around
in Taiwan, and promoted the project management knowledge application to the Taiwan’s Government, industries, and academia.
DID yOU YOU KNOW? Snacking is deeply woven into the fabric of daily life in Taiwan. In fact, one of the quickest ways to experience the local flavour of Taiwan is to visit one of the island’s many night markets, each with a tempting array of mouthwatering delicacies!
TPMA applies project management in many fields. Like government, military, industry, and academia. Since 2012 TPMA’s goal has been helping Taiwan industry in PM application. TPMA cooperated with the National Farmers’ Association, R.O.c. R.O.C. in 2014, hoping to promote agricultural and fishing industries to enterprise in Taiwan and extent the marketing business. Therefore TPMA plans the Global Agriculture and Fishery Innovation Park development project. In the park, a shared platform will be established for promoting Taiwan’s agricultural and fishery products. Email: tpma.pm@gmail.com pma_tw@yahoo.com.tw Web: http://tw.ipma.world www.tw-pma.org.tw
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TURKEY Project Management Association, Turkey (TrPMA)
urkish Project Management Association (TrPMA) was
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Turkey has a unique strategic position at the crossroads
established in May 2004 and was accepted to IPMA
of East and West which endows this country with nearly ten
in 2006. Turkish Project Management Association
thousand years of history.
of community of interest, voluntarism and equality of its
As a part of Asia and a part of Europe, Turkey has remarkably
members.
wide climatic and geographical variations. As Turkish
(TrPMA) is a public organisation based on the principles
landscape encompasses a vast variety of geographical TrPMA is very proud it had the honour of hosting the 24th
zones, it has combined characteristics of the three continents
IPMA World Congress that was held in Istanbul, in 2010.
of the world: Europe, Africa and Asia.
DID YOU KNOW? Turkey hosts the most archaeological sites in the world. Anatolia is the birthplace of many civilisations, empires, historical figures and legends. One of the oldest known human inhabited areas is in Çatalhöyük.
The objective of TrPMA is to promote international project management standards and techniques in Turkey and to introduce the benefits from the application of a project management culture in companies and the society in general. TrPMA is proactive in the market of intellectual services, in the field of modern technologies of project management and development of companies. Email: info@ipmaturkey.org Web: ipmaturkey.org
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UNITED KINGDOM Association for Project Management (APM)
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he Association for Project Management (APM) was
The United Kingdom is a sovereign state in Europe, which
founded in 1972 and has been at the forefront of the
includes England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
development of project, programme and portfolio
These individual and unique countries all have their own
management for over 40 years.
customs and cultures. Even though the official language is English there are in fact six other languages spoken in the UK.
With a growing individual and corporate membership APM is
With an estimated 64.1 million inhabitants the UK is the 22nd-
the largest professional body of its kind in Europe.
most populated country in the world.
APM is committed to developing the profession through its FIVE Dimensions of Professionalism: - Breadth of knowledge
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- Depth of competence
In 2015 APM won two industry awards for Best UK Association and Best Association Conference in London.
- Achievement through qualifications and experience - Commitment to continuing professional development - Accountability to a code of professional conduct
APM recognises the growing public demand for a step change in project management and the realisation that membership bodies must deliver greater public benefit. The association has embarked on an ambitious strategy in support of its challenging vision of a world in which all projects succeed. APM cannot deliver this vision alone, that is why ÂŁ600 000 has been invested in projects to support its strategy that aims to build a movement of committed individuals and organisations dedicated to the improvement of project outcomes. Email: info@apm.org.uk Web: www.apm.org.uk
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UKRAINE Ukrainian project management association (UPMA)
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krainian Project Management Association (UPMA) was
Ukraine is a European country, geographically located in the
established in May 1992 by prof. Sergey Bushuyev and
central part of Europe. To the north is the border with Russia
was accepted as the member of IPMA in 1993.
and Belorussia, to the south and east with Turkey.
UPMA is the evidence that strong will is important to achieve
Ukraine is the largest state in Europe. Kiev’s “Maydan” is the symbol of Ukrainian transition towards the European Union.
your goals! UPMA has a local importance in the development of trends and practices of project management, exchange of experience and information, support of local development, as well as arranging plans for future projects.
DID YOU KNOW? Arsenalnaya Metro Station, located in Kiev, is the deepest in the world (105 metres). “Carol of the Bells” is a Ukrainian folk song. Ukraine is one of the largest grain exporters in the world. The world’s heaviest aircraft is An-225 Mriya, created by the Kyiv-based Antonov design bureau. The plane was designed to airlift space shuttles and rocket boosters.
UPMA is a great opportunity for the development of the profession of project management. Through its voluntary work, UPMA creates new opportunities for networking, knowledge and project management environment. Organised events, seminars and conferences give fresh opportunities for young people who will one day be the leaders of project management. Only successful projects deliver business results, and competent project managers are important for successful projects. UPMA team was awarded by the President of Ukraine in 2009 for the highest achievement in science and technology for Development Project Management Capacity in Ukraine. Email: upma@upma.kiev.ua Web: www.upma.kiev.ua
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UNITED STATES American Society for the Advancement of Project Management
e founded asapm on 4 July 2001, after 18 months
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The United States of America was not the first part of “the
of planning. Why another project management
New World” to be rediscovered. That honour lies with our
association? Because the pace of the profession’s
Latin American neighbours, many of whom are also members
improvement was lagging the acceleration of challenges we
of IPMA. Today, our “melting pot” of Asian (17K-40K BC),
were facing.
Nordic, European and African peoples is a global source today for innovation, the arts, medicine, technology, and
You probably know our leaders, below, left to right, including
project management.
Lew Ireland, (deceased), past president of PMI®, and author of the original PMP® exam; and William Duncan, primary author of the original PMBOK® Guide; Stacy Goff, 2011-2014 IPMA VP of Marketing & Events; Bob Youker, IPMA Honorary Fellow and an early officer of IPMA
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when it was named INTERNET; asapm VP Joel Carboni, “the
More gold was mined from Pikes Peak, near asapm’s office, than from any other source in North America. And, we have still not found the “Mother Lode.” The potential for global project and programme management is similarly untapped.
sustainable PM;” and Rose Johnston, the “Voice of asapm” for our members and friends.
The American Society for the Advancement of Project Management (asapm) joined IPMA in 2004. Enhancement of project and programme management benefits project practitioners, your respective organisations, and the community or customers you serve. asapm continues to work at the forefront of our discipline to push PM competence, practices, procedures, and techniques to their best use in achieving business results. Notable contributions: William Duncan, Les Squires, Tim Jaques and Jhaymee Heinlein have served as IPMA Board Members and volunteers. Email: contacts@asapm.org Web: www.asapm.org
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URUGUAY Uruguayan Association of Project Management (AGPU)
fter a year of work, the Project Management
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Uruguay is a small surface country, with centralized economic
Association of Uruguay (AGPU) began its local registry
development. Being Montevideo the main city in importance
in the first quarter of 2015, and It will be accepted by
and density.
looking forward to be a reference in the area.
Uruguay is geographically located in South América. Its
IPMA in September 2015. The AGPU is taking its first steps, bounds are Argentina and Brazil. Also has a wide Atlantic Larger projects are in the capital of Uruguay. This means
Ocean coastline. The official language is Spanish.
that the most important challenge for AGPU is planning the opening of their actions throughout the country, giving equal opportunities to all professionals.
DID YOU KNOW? In June 2014, Uruguay launched its first satellite into space, ANTELSAT from the Rusian base Domboravski. It will provide communications services to Uruguay.
The creation of the AGPU - IPMA is an important challenge in the area of project management in Uruguay; it will contribute to personal and professional development of all involved in different areas. The projected growth under the model “Network” means cover the entire country through the regional nodes that incorporate local human resources committed to the IPMA features. The agreements with local institutions in the area of project management, provide technical resources in all training activities and dissemination of IPMA. Email: info@agpu.uy Web: www.agpu.uy
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IPMA would be nowhere without the support, trust and contributions of its Member Associations – also they gain immeasurably from their membership and participation in IPMA. There has been no churn in the established loyal national bodies and at the same time there is growth through new members and interest – over five decades and counting.
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IPMA BACKGROUND Fifty years can feel like a long time – and can seem to pass in an instant. An amazing amount of progress has been witnessed in project management in the last fifty years. Correspondingly IPMA has come a long way on its journey and keeps travelling with new and old drivers and passengers. This section provides a brief synopsis with illustrations of some of the events, personalities, achievements and fashion changes across half a century.
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IPMA history Today, IPMA is a strong network of more than sixty project management associations spread all around the world promoting competence throughout society to enable a world in which all projects succeed. It all begun in the year 1964. A European aircraft project
Project Management Science Group issued invitations to join
manager, Pierre Koch of France, invited Dick Vullinghs from The
the first “all-state” conference on the “Methods of Network
Netherlands and Roland Gutsch from Germany to discuss the
Analysis” in Prague. PhD Vladimira Machova was the host
benefits of the Critical Path Method (CPM) as a management
beside the political officials in those days. Then, with the
approach. CPM showed a way to manage large projects
sponsorship of the International Computer Centre in Rome,
with international sponsors, uncertain results as well as with
managed by Professor Claude Berge, the first International
complex influences and dependencies from different technical
World Congress took place in Vienna. From then on INTERNET
disciplines. This group was chaired by Yves Eugene from AFIRO
was the official association name. In 1981, world experts on
(Association Française d´Informatique et de Recherche
“Network Planning” were invited to the first joint INTERNET-
Opérationnelle). Professor Arnold Kaufmann suggested the
PMI (Project Management Institute) Congress in Boston. The
formation of an INTERnational NETwork, the INTERNET.
Chairman was Robert B. Gillis, who was in these days member
In 1965, this group of people founded the IMSA (International
of the Board of INTERNET. In 1996, AFITEP in France organised
Management Systems Association), independent from
the 13th World Congress (1996) in Paris. INTERNET got a
companies and officially located in Switzerland, the most
namesake – a new international telecommunication system.
respected and politically neutral country in Western Europe in
The Executive Board (ExBo) renamed INTERNET to IPMA (our
these days of the “Cold War”. Two years later the Czechoslovak
third and current name), but retained the logo.
And so after fifty busy years IPMA is leading the evolution of the project management profession and communities across the whole world. IPMA is a unique international network that thinks globally, acts regionally and engages locally. Advanced, competance based certification underpins a comprehensive portfolio of goods, services and products offered through its network of Membership Associations, training providers, publishers, event organisers and the like. IPMA continues to recognise, respect and build on its diversity as the foundation of its networks of colleagues, friends and associates with complimentary visions and horizons. Today IPMA remains the developing network set up by the perceptive founders fifty years ago. We can all be proud of the history and achievements of the IPMA family. We can all thank the many women, men and organisations who have generously contributed their time, efforts, intelligence and professionalism to a clearly oustanding story of success – with a great future and potential for good ahead.
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1979 and a few of those founding fathers –
Thirty five years later participants of the IPMA Council of Delegates,
in suits
Rotterdam (Netherlands), 2014 – with still many suits.
25 years ago in Vienna – the World Congress of IPMA enters into a new stage The exchange of experiences in IPMA (formerly INTERNET) has a long tradition. The roots can be found in the 1960s, where the first two gatherings of INTERNET (INTERnational NETwork) happened in Vienna (1967). The interest of those meetings was mainly concerned with the Network Planning, methods and techniques. This tradition continued in the 1970s and 80s with about 150 experts from Europe. But the numbers of participants stagnated and the Glasgow event made clear, that there was a need of a much broader view on project management than network planning, methods and techniques to achieve the desired results.
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1967
Vienna (AT)
16.
2002
Berlin (DE)
2.
1969
Amsterdam (NL)
17.
2003
Moscow (RU)
3.
1972
Stockholm (SE)
18.
2004
Budapest (HU)
4.
1974
Paris (FR)
19.
2005
New Delhi (IN)
5.
1976
Birmingham (UK)
20.
2006
Beijing (CN)
6.
1979
Garmisch -Partenkirchen (DE)
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2007
Cracow (PO)
7.
1982
Copenhagen (DK)
22.
2008
Rome (IT)
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1985
Rotterdam (NL)
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2009
Helsinki (FI)
9.
1988
Glasgow (UK)
24.
2010
Istanbul (TR)
10.
1990
Vienna (AT)
25.
2011
Brisbane (AU)
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1992
Florence (IT)
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2012
Athens (GR)
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1994
Oslo (NO)
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2013
Dubrovnik (HR)
13.
1996
Paris (FR)
28.
2014
Rotterdam (NL)
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1998
Ljubljana (SI)
29.
2015
Panama (PA)
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2000
London (UK) INTERNET/IPMA World Congresses
The organisers of the 1990 event analysed the past events and thought to bring the format to a new stage. They organised the “Hofburg” in midst of Vienna as event location, which was very attractive to the participants, an evening gala in the famous “Palais Liechtenstein” the Punk Band “Bomb Circles”, video installations at the museum entrance and a Viennese Ball at the “Wiener Rathaus”.
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But the main attraction was the program theme. It was the start of the “Management by Projects” approach, which looked at project management from a more holistic point of view.
1990 latest technology and attentive
1990 and packed audiance with clear
delegates
escape routes
1990 and even more new technology
50 years Anniversary of IPMA - The early period of IPMA - some informal notes How was the situation before and during founding our society
internationally like wild fire, and groups of network freaks grew
originally called INTERNET, today IPMA, and what is its
up every-where. First in North America and later in Western
background?
Europe.
In the 1950s, managers of building and construction projects
INTERNET, today IPMA, the International Project Management
existed. In my homeland, Denmark, the architects typically
Association, as you know, was founded in 1965 by a Western
were the boss of the building project, irrespective of their
European group of such freaks. The name INTERNET was an
qualifications as managers, because they had a great prestige
abbreviation of “INTERnational NETwork planning”. As you
in our society. Today’s more professional concept of Project
all know, it was much later stolen from us in the 1980s, so we
Management and Construction Management did not exist.
had to use our current official name IPMA. Very soon, even
Delays were - not surprising - normal in spite of more simple
some Eastern Europe countries and later the USSR joined the
building methods without todays complications concerning IT,
society, inspired by Czechoslovakian researchers.
“green policies”, unproven materials, etc. During the 1960s, the concept of Project Management and A revolution in this area happened in 1957. Until then we used
Construction Management developed slowly.
the Bar Diagram or the Line of Balance as scheduling tools. This year the principle of Critical Path Network methods
In 1967, the two-year-old INTERNET society held its first
were developed. In fact, two or three versions were launched
International European Internet Congress in Vienna. I did not
independently of each other the same year. The common
attend that first congress, but the following 11 congresses.
reason was the new possibilities of the computers or “Electronic
Already at the second congress in Amsterdam in 1969, I
brains”, as they were called. Already then, their capacity was far
witnessed that the theme was rather narrow. It was restricted to
beyond manual calculations. Suddenly, we could visualize the
the applications and the theory of the Critical Path technique.
logical interrelationships between activities, focus upon the
When a few papers appeared about other scheduling methods,
critical activities, and not least, we could augment the degree
like LINE of BALANCE, criticism came from the audience.
of details immensely. Consequently, these procedures spread
Focus was entirely upon scheduling according to the Network
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Technique, its theory and the implicational values of the
The same year, 1969, in Europe the Swedish Network
various variants. These variants were eagerly discussed among
Association was founded as one of the first in Europe besides
researchers. I also recall that it was a sensation, that the
UK, Switzerland, and Austria and a few other countries. Many of
manager of a large research department told us in his paper,
us in Denmark became members of the Swedish association,
that his research people would not accept just to be a number
until we in 1975 established the Danish Association, in
in an activity with a definitive duration. People Management
fact exactly 40 years ago. The following congresses were
was not born yet!
remarkable to also include researchers and others from Eastern European countries and the Soviet Union in spite of the Cold War. That was rather unique and exiting at that time. In 1972, the third INTERNET congress was held in Stockholm, and the well-known Swedish industrialist, Olof Hörberg was elected president of INTERNET. During the following years, several national project management societies grew up in Western Europe, and interestingly in Egypt. The Egypt national society was quite active. They hosted in 1980s one of the current INTERNET International Expert Seminars, which were used as preparations to the following congress program. At this seminar we discussed how more
International networking in practice at 1st International Symposium, 1989
than 4000 years ago they could successfully accomplish some of the biggest projects ever build, the pyramids. The congresses up to the 1980s were more informal with only
In 1969 our sister society, the Project Management Institute
4-500 participants. That made it possible at the seventh
(PMI), was established in the USA. The department of
congress in Copenhagen to arrange that local participants
Construction Management at Stanford University was one of
each invited a group of foreign participants to their home
the drivers. In a Construction environment, they also focused
to a private dinner, so that all foreign participants had the
upon the Critical Path Techniques, and eagerly discussed the
possibility to be acquainted to some colleagues, and local
various variants.
food traditions. This idea caused many lifelong friendships. It was repeated with the same success at the next congress in
In excitement over the large capacity of computers, schedules
1985 in Rotterdam.
from now on consisted of several hundred and up to a thousand activities. The computer calculations were started at the end of the day´s work, so that the result could be ready the next morning. In the USA, authorities required a minimum of 1000 activities in networks at all public projects. The specialists, who made these Networks, lived in a world apart - a hundred or more specialists in one big office room produced these huge networks with little connection to the real world. The paper versions were several meters long! However, they were obligatory towards public clients. At the construction sites, they were neither understood nor accepted, and were “archived vertically”, while the construction managers used their own simple Bar Diagram.
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Roland W. Gutsch – One of the founders of IPMA (formerly INTERNET) Roland W. Gutsch was a German engineer who very early dived
One of his major merits was from the early days of INTERNET
into the at that time miraculous world of computing. When he
to have established close contacts in the world of PM around
entered DORNIER (at that time a famous German aerospace
the world and created a worldwide network of PM experts
company, now part of AIRBUS) he was immediately confronted
(sometimes called: “GIA = Gutsch International Activities”). It
with Project Management and what support computers could
must be particularly stressed that already in the times of the
offer for planning and control of complex aerospace projects.
cold war and Western and Eastern block dominating the world
He developed at that time famous PPS (Project Planning and
he developed close connexions also to experts of the Eastern
Control System) based on network technology (PERT, CPM)
European countries. This substantially helped to overcome the
and which was then used in the German industry.
opposition between the blocks and to create our nowadays worldwide community of Project Management.
With his widened view on how to manage projects he substantially contributed to the development of the modern
Roland Gutsch was born in 1925 as son of a famous medical
Project Management concept as we know it nowadays.
doctor at Karlsruhe (Germany). He was four times severely wounded in World War II. After his employment with DORNIER
His vision was not only focused on Project Management
he retired near Bremen (Germany) and died in 2009 in the age
Systems but he very early in the 1960ies recognized that
of 84 years.
Project Management had an international dimension. In close contact and co-operation with other PM experts in Europe and
INTERNET and GPM owe him everlasting gratitude for all the
the world he founded the INTERNET association (now IPMA)
efforts and achievements in the world of Project Management
and was with the support of his company DORNIER one of the
and for the outstanding development of these organizations.
most important drivers for the development and dissemination of international Project Management. One of the major milestones was the 6th INTERNET Congress held 1979 in Garmisch-Partenkirchen (Germany) where the window for comprehensive PM was pushed open and the international discussion proceeded from up till then planning techniques to the concept of overall and holistic PM. The conference was designed and organized by Roland Gutsch together with Prof. Dr. Heinz Schelle and Prof. Dr. Hasso Reschke. In the course of the conference the German Project Management Association GPM was founded which is now one of the largest in Europe. Roland Gutsch served in various functions in INTERNET, e.g. as President from 1976 to 1982 and again from 1988 to 1991.
Prof. Dr. Hasso Reschke, former Vice President of IPMA and
Further he was the President of the GPM from 1979 to 1991.
chairman of the board of GPM
For his outstanding work and engagement he received several recognitions. In 1991 he was awarded the order of the Federal Republic of Germany.
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What interests me about the history of an organization such as IPMA is the many things that are present and we just take for granted – but actually have not always been there. Some may be quite recent; others are much older; but they all needed to be initiated, developed, refined and retained. They all sound just like projects – well initially – before becoming established, standard, operational and expected business-as-usual. And IPMA has been incredibly fortunate to have had some of the most eminent, talented, creative and committed mangers and team members. Many of these are recognized within this publication – as IPMA Honorary Fellows and as IPMA Presidents. And there are many others. Among the many projects and initiatives these people have contributed and delivered include: the established flagship World Congress and a fleet of other events, Expert Seminars, Master Classes, certification schemes, research initiatives, assessment and support of MA applicants, ethics and professionalism, ICB in many versions, representation on ISO and EU, and many more – across fifty busy years. I would really like us to recognize the so many other people that have not been named and have made their valued contributions as: Executive Board members; Council of Delegate members board, committee and panel members; judges, examiners; Young Crew developers; IPMA supporters and advocates in MAs; – not forgetting to give a name check to Otto Zieglmeier. All these names and people are the living history of IPMA – they have made the difference – they have made the IPMA described and illustrated in this volume - and Thank You all.
IPMA Honorary Fellows IPMA is pleased and proud of the contributions and connections of the eminent and respected people who have achieved the status of IPMA Honorary Fellowships. Candidates for Honorary Fellowship are proposed by Member Associations, nominated by the Executive Board, and elected by the IPMA Council of Delegates. Honorary Fellowship shall be conferred only on persons rendering exceptional services for IPMA and / or to the practice or theory of project management.
Mr. Riccardo Albonetti
Mr. Ian Lamb
Mr. Gilles Caupin
Mr. Martin Barnes
Mr. Steen Lichtenberg
Mrs. Lynn Crawford
Mr. Peiter Blankevoort
Mrs. Vladimira Machovà
Mr. Miles Shepherd
Mr. Sergey Bushuyev
Mr. Abdul Sjaheed Makki
Mrs. Rodney Turner
Mr. Eric Gabriel
Mr. El Marashli
Mr. Robert “Bob” Youker
Mr. J.C. Geerts
Mr. Daniel Scheifele
Mr. Ed Naughton
Mr. Dennis Gower
Mr. Vladimir Voropaev
Mrs. Brigitte Schaden
Mr. Adesh Jain
Mr. Klaus Pannenbäcker
Mr. Tom Tailor
Mr. Hans Knöpfel
Mr. Morten Fangel
Mr. Stacy Goff
Mr. Pierre Koch
Mr. Erhard Motzel
Mr. Roberto Mori
Mr. Qian Fupei
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Past Presidents at glance Candidates for honorary fellowship are proposed by Member Associations, nominated by the Executive Board, and elected by the IPMA Council of Delegates, the highest decision making body of the association. Honorary Fellowship. shall only be conferred to persons rendering exceptional services to IPMA or to the practice or theory of Project Management.
Olof Hörberg Sweeden 1972-1976
Morten Fangel Denmark 1991-1994
Roland W. Gutsch
Roland W. Gutsch
Steen Lichtenberg
Germany 1976-1979
Germany 1979-1982
Denmark 1982-1985
Klaus Pannenbäcker
Gilles Caupin
Rodney Turner
Daniel Scheifele
Miles Shepard
France 1996-1998
UK 1998-2000
Switzerland 2000-2002
UK 2002-2004
Mladen Radujkovic
Reinhard Wagner
Croatia 2012-2014
Germany 2014-2017 2015-2017
Germany 1994-1996
Adesh Jain
Veikko Valila
Brigitte Schaden
Roberto Mori
India 2004-2006
Finland 2006-2008
Austria 2008-2010
Italy 2010-2012
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Eric Gabriel UK 1985-1988
Roland W. Gutsch Germany 1988-1991
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AKNOWLEDGEMENTS This book weaves together strands from a multitude of sources. We are grateful to the following people for their leads, stories, pictures, emails, observations and more: Mladen Radujkovic, Reinhard Wagner, Amin Saidoun, Michel Ledun, Morten Fangel, Hans Knöpfel, Gilles Caupin, Roberto Mori, Klaus Pannenbäcker, Hasso Reschke, Tom Taylor, all the representatives of IPMA’s Member Associations, Les Squire, Jouko Vaskimo and in particular Sandra Misic who put all the contributions together and made sure this book would be produced for the 50th Anniversary of International Project Management Association in time and in the best conditions . Many thanks to Sandra.
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