09/19/2025
Why Projects matter
Room MÜNCHEN
11:00 – 11:45 am
Creating better futures, isn´t this the main purpose of projects?
Description:
We ask the question why projects matter and offer a model that translates purpose into impact. We consider projects are considered as agents for change and provide comprehensive examples of holistic approaches to projects that provide contribution to sustainable development. The purpose of the project is the starting point which leads us to the Project Spaces Model to support leadership.
Key Takeaways:
We discuss why projects matter and how you as a project leader can make an impact with your project. We reflect what motivates project professionals to work on projects. We share concrete examples and methods to apply in your own practice.
Dr. Martina Huemann
Dr Martina Huemann is Professor in Project Leadership and Society at University College London, where she is founder and leader of The Project Hub that brings together 20 project scholars and 20 PhD students in the Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction (BSSC). In the BSSC Senior Management Team she serves as Policy Lead to translate research into policy. At WU Vienna Martina leads the Project Management Group and is the Academic Director of the Executive MBA: Strategic Project Management. She is Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Project Management and Founding Editor-in-Chief of Project Leadership and Society. Martina is recipient of the IPMA Research Award. As a co-founder of enable2change she strongly believes in co-creation processes.
