Colibri World recently had the honour of speaking to teams from the
Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST), on the emblematic Belval site, as part of an in-depth training course dedicated to
PM², the European Union's reference framework for excellence in project management.
Enhancing the excellence of European research projects
This three-day training session brought together project managers involved in European research and innovation programmes. The aim was clear: to improve their mastery of complex projects by combining methodological rigour, effective governance and consideration of the human dimension.
PM² has become a strategic lever for structuring European projects, securing their implementation and encouraging collaboration between stakeholders from a variety of institutional and cultural backgrounds.
Complete immersion in the PM² world
The course provided an in-depth exploration of the PM² universe, from its overall structure to its governance principles, key phases and deliverables. Particular attention was paid to adapting the PM² framework to the specific context of LIST and the specific requirements of European research.
Adapting the methodology to the realities on the ground
The participants worked on concrete situations from their professional environment, enabling them to anchor the PM² methodology in the operational reality of European research and innovation projects, particularly in the field of
European project management.
PM² states of mind: putting people at the heart of projects
Over and above the tools and processes, this training highlighted one of the essential foundations of PM²: states of mind. The methodology places human qualities at the heart of project success, promoting leadership, effective communication, ethics and trust within teams.
This approach echoes Colibri World's expertise in
cultural intelligence and in
diversity and inclusion, These are key dimensions in collaborative European projects.
Stakeholder alignment and continuous improvement
Through targeted workshops, the teams explored the LIST context in order to better align stakeholders and strengthen synergies between the various players involved in European projects. Discussions also focused on capitalising on best practice and embedding a continuous improvement approach.
Acknowledgements and outlook
Colibri World would like to thank all the participants for their commitment, their energy and the quality of the discussions throughout the course. Special thanks go to the human resources department at
Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology for its trust and support.
This collaboration was also made possible thanks to the support of
QRP International and
QRP Luxembourg, partners committed to disseminating best practice in European project management.
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