What defines whether a project or programme is “good” or “bad”? When we’re striving for excellence in the execution of our projects and programmes, what do we mean? IPMA has given its extended definition in the PEB, the Project Excellence Baseline. This model is based on the well-known EFQM model, but is adapted to the field of project- and programme management and after over 10 years of use has been adapted to the model we’re using now.

This Preparation Guide for IPMA ® Individual Certification is a must for anyone preparing for the IPMA D® and IPMA C® project management exams through one of the IPMA® Member Associations based on the ICB version 4.

This book follows the same structure as the textbook Project Management by ICB4 and includes a summary of the learning objectives covered in the textbook and many multiple-choice and open-ended questions with answer indications to practice the material.

Multiple-choice questio...

Courseware for IPMA® Individual Certification

Based on Project Management by ICB4

This Courseware for IPMA® Individual Certification contains the slides for the

various IPMA® training courses. It includes slides for all the learning objectives as

described in the textbook Project Management by ICB4 and the Preparation Guide

for IPMA® Individual Certification. It follows the same structure as this textbook and

preparation guide.

Each IPMA® Member Association independently determines which...

What defines whether a project or programme is “good” or “bad”? When we’re striving for excellence in the execution of our projects and programmes, what do we mean? IPMA has given its extended definition in the PEB, the Project Excellence Baseline. This model is based on the well-known EFQM model, but is adapted to the field of project- and programme management and after over 10 years of use has been adapted to the model we’re using now.

What are the innate and universal ingredients to stimulate employee well-being and performance? This book will help you learn more about these, based on the latest research in motivational science.

Motivation is the key to our lives. Whether at work, at home, at school or on the sports field, we constantly need to find ways to motivate ourselves and those we support. What if, instead of motivational tricks, we could rely on a positive, universal, and surprisingly simple point of view: that of...

In light of seismic global events including the Covid-19 pandemic; the Black Lives Matter movement; the war in Ukraine; and extreme weather incidents propelled by climate change, there has never been a more important time to learn about management in ways that not only benefit business, but also help confront the world’s challenges, support people and planet, and contribute to peace and prosperity for all. Fully revised and once again endorsed by the UN’s Principles for Responsible Manage...

Now in its fifth edition, this bestselling text brings a fresh and unique approach to managing organizational change, taking the view that change, creativity and innovation are interconnected. It couples a strong theoretical understanding of change, creativity and innovation with practical guidance and ideas for organizational change and development. With over 40 international case studies, discussing renowned companies like Amazon, Canva, the NFL, and General Motors, as well as new topics su...

As projects become increasingly technically complex and global, involving more functions, products, geographies, and stakeholders, Project Planning is more critical than ever as a key success factor. This is because Project Planning is essential not only to ensure timely deliveries but also to build trust among all project stakeholders. Expertise in this field has become an important criterion for customers and sponsors when selecting their suppliers.

Having a standard for Project Planning al...

Twenty years after he wrote Bezieling en Kwaliteit in Organisaties, Daniel Ofman, the creator of the Core Quadrant, has tackled the conditions needed to allow enthusiasm and commitment to flourish within organizations. His clearly argued contention is that organizations must set limits on what they strive to achieve and must decide if and when change itself should be a goal in its own right. His integrated approach towards life, work and organization provides insights into why traditional man...

In today’s world, sustainability is reshaping the business paradigm projects are contributing to.

And project managers need to be ready for this in order to deliver successful projects.

The development towards sustainability requires a 'systems change' that impacts organizations at all levels. As projects shape the future, they play an instrumental role in realizing these changes. In this context, the traditional task-oriented nature of project management, with a narrow focus on delivering...