Project Management

Challenges and Opportunities in a Digital and Sustainable World: Advances in Project Management Research at the XIII SINGEP-CIK

Leaders:

• Cristiane Drebes Pedron – Post-Graduate Program in Project Management and Post-Graduate Program in Business Administration at Universidade Nove de Julho (UNINOVE).
• Rosana Yasue Narazaki  – Ph.D. in Business Administration from Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie and Master’s in Project Management (PPGP-UNINOVE).
• Sérgio Ricardo do Nascimento – Ph.D. in Business Administration – Project Management (PPGP-UNINOVE).

Project management plays a vital role in building resilient societies, capable of adapting and thriving in an ever-changing world. The evolution of governance practices and the incorporation of digital technologies have redefined the way projects are carried out, demanding new organizational, team, and individual competencies. The strategic role of Project Management Office in portfolio management, as well as in promoting maturity and alignment with institutional objectives, becomes increasingly relevant in the face of contemporary challenges. In the public and third sectors, the pursuit of greater efficiency and social impact demands innovative and sustainable approaches. Moreover, Industry 4.0 and 5.0, along with artificial intelligence, are revolutionizing decision-making processes, while agile and hybrid methodologies drive project flexibility and adaptability. Sustainability, in turn, emerges as a guiding principle, connecting scientific research in project management to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and to the strengthening of organizations and communities.

In this context, the XIII SINGEP-CIK invites researchers in the field of Project Management to contribute to the advancement of knowledge and practices, considering the challenges and opportunities of a digital and sustainable world. This call for papers seeks studies that explore innovative methodologies and tools, agile and hybrid approaches, as well as effective governance models and strategies for knowledge and learning management in projects. We especially welcome papers that investigate project management in entrepreneurial environments, such as startups and fintechs, as well as research on project management and intrapreneurship or social entrepreneurship. In addition, we encourage submissions that analyze the social impact of project management and its contributions to more resilient, sustainable, and technologically integrated societies.

The XIII SINGEP-CIK encourages submissions that explore these challenges through various methodological approaches, whether theoretical or empirical, involving qualitative and/or quantitative data. We seek research that advances academic knowledge and offers practical contributions to managers and policymakers. 

We invite the academic community to join this discussion, fostering the exchange of ideas that may drive new perspectives and strategic solutions for the future of business.

 Papers in the Project Management track for the XIII SINGEP-CIK may focus on the following topics:

1. Organizational, Team, and Individual Competencies in Project Management.
2. PMO: Portfolio, Maturity, and Strategy.
3. Project Management in the Public and Third Sectors.
4. Knowledge and Learning Management in Projects.
5. Project Management Methodologies and Tools.
6. Project Management for a Sustainable Future.
7. Agile and Hybrid Projects.
8. Industry 4.0 and 5.0, Artificial Intelligence, and Project Management
9. Project Management in Entrepreneurial Environments (e.g., Startups), Intrapreneurship, and Social Entrepreneurship.
10. Research and Teaching Methods in Project Management.
11. Emerging Topics in Project Management.

Submit your paper and contribute to the advancement of Project Management at the intersection of theory and practice!