Research on Project, Programme and Portfolio Management

<p>This volume brings together selected and extended papers representative of work presented at the 8th IPMA Research Conference, which was held online between 9^th and 11^th September 2020. It explores the topics of project, programme and portfolio management, and self-organizing in and through projects.</p><p>Offering international and multidisciplinary perspectives, this book answers questions such as:</p><p></p><ul><li>What is the impact of self-organization on organizational structures, processes, cultures and leadership?</li><li>How can we define the transformative power of self-organization?</li><li>What is the motivation of individuals to perform activities, to engage with others and organizations in order to get things done?</li><li>Which kinds of leadership best support self-organizing in projects?</li><li>What have disciplines like natural science, psychology, philosophy, sociology and management to offer in this respect?</li><li>What are the cultural limitations and potentials regarding self-organization in projects and how do we deal with them?</li></ul><p></p><i>Research on Project, Programme and Portfolio Management</i> is a valuable resource for all researchers and project management professionals interested in autonomous working and self-organizing.<br>