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PM² Project Management Methodology

PM²

The PM² methodology was developed in 2007 and the first version was published internally within the European Commission in 2008. Since 2018, the methodologies are open to all and available via the Publications Office of the European Union.

What is it?

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PM² is a project management methodology developed by the European Commission. Its purpose is to enable project managers (PMs) to deliver solutions and benefits to their organisations by effectively managing the entire lifecycle of their projects. PM² has been created with the needs of European Union Institutions and projects in mind, but is transferrable to projects in any organisation.

PM² is a light and easy-to-implement methodology that project teams can tailor to their specific needs. PM² is fully supported by a comprehensive training programme and active community.

The Methodology

PM² provides
  • a project governance structure
  • process guidelines
  • artefact templates
  • guidelines for using the artefacts
  • a set of effective mindsets

 

PM² Timeline

  1. December 2023
    Release of the PM² Methodology Guide V3.1
  2. March 2022
    PM² incorporated in European multilingual classification of Skills, Competences and Occupations (ESCO).
  3. October 2021
    PM² as a solution of the European Interoperability Framework Toolbox for the European Public Services
  4. September 2021
    Release of the PM² Methodology Guide V3.0.1
  5. 2018
    Release of the PM² Methodology Guide V3.0.0
  6. 2018
    Open PM² Conference
  7. 2018
    Release of the PM² Methodology Guide - Open Edition
  8. 2015
    Release of the PM² Methodology Guide V2.5
  9. 2015
    Release of the updated PM² Training and Certification Programme
  10. 2013
    Release of the PM² Methodology V2.0 and the PM² Guide, 2nd Edition
  12. 2013
    Release of the PM² Guide, 1st Edition