European Project Management

For several years now, "project mode" or projectification has been making inroads in all sectors, including in the private sphere with personal projects.

Several methodologies have been developed: PMP, Prince 2, IPMA... and agile methods such as Scrum, which allow change to be better integrated.

To make its projects more efficient, the EU has created its own open source PM² project management methodology, available in several languages.

Colibri World can help you optimise the acquisition and implementation of your European projects with PM².

Why project mode?

SECURE

Don't run straight into the wall: before embarking on a project, make sure it is realistic and that the stakeholders are involved

PLAN

Don't be caught unprepared and think ahead: organising the project and managing risks

PILOT

Getting the project to its destination: like a pilot, you need to get everyone on board to achieve your objectives

CONTROL

Monitor the life of the project and integrate change: it's a question of managing the various hazards without losing sight of the constraints

United in Diversity

The EU's great challenge is summed up in its slogan "United in Diversity". The PM² project management methodology provides a harmonised framework for improving the quality of European projects.

PM² makes it possible to :

The benefits of PM²

Drawing on several existing methodologies, PM² offers a number of advantages:

1. Lightweight and accessible

PM² is easy to use and the guide is just a hundred pages long.

2. Inexpensive

PM equipment² is open source. Certification is valid for life (no recurring fees).

3. Scalable and agile

PM² incorporates agile principles to adapt to change.

4. Visual

PM² offers visualisation tools for greater clarity and efficiency.

5. Practical

PM² offers around thirty document templates with instructions for customising them to your needs.

6. Adapted to the EU context

PM² capitalise on best practice from European programmes and projects.

Download the PM² guide in French and English

Download artefacts or document templates in English and French

Download the PM² Highlights brochure

The PM² building: a global vision

The foundations of the building: the PM² guide and good project management practices
4 essential pillars: a governance model; the project life cycle; processes and artefacts/documents
The roof: corresponds to the actual realisation of solutions and advantages and is based on a skilful balance between control and agility.
The PM² philosophy ensures overall consistency

The PM² philosophy, that extra bit of soul

Services on offer

Colibri World works closely with each organisation to co-construct a customised solution tailored to your needs. Exchanges of experience are at the heart of our training and consultancy services.

Examples of services:

Training, conferences, webinars and presentations on the PM² project management methodology
Training to prepare for certification (in partnership with QRP International) : PM² Foundation training
Advice and support in responding to EU calls for tenders/calls for proposals
Support for the implementation of your European projects

"Achieving project objectives by making the right decisions at the right time, in the right way and for the right reasons".

Replay our webinars to discover PM² in 30 minutes

Discover PM², the European Commission's project management method

PM²: Harmonisation
and united in diversity

News about PM²

PM² nominated for the European Ombudsman Award 2023 for good administration:

PM²: a project management methodology for European institutions and beyond

5 Reasons to Fall in Love with PM²