International Journal of Project Organisation and Management (4 papers in press)

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• A Three-Dimensional View of Competencies in Project Management: a Systematic Literature Review  
  by Rogério Gonçalves De Oliveira, Luciano Ferreira Da Silva 
  Abstract: This paper examines the development of professional competencies in project management (PM), emphasising the importance of understanding their constitution through three interrelated dimensions: knowledge, skills, and attitudes. Based in this context, this paper aims to investigate how competencies are constituted in the context of PM. The research adopts a Systematic Literature Review methodology, drawing on 161 articles indexed in the Web of Science and Scopus databases. The findings indicate that, although the three-dimensional structure of competencies is widely acknowledged in the PM literature, its application across the analysed studies remains inconsistent. The attitudinal dimension, in particular, is often underexplored, implicitly addressed, or treated peripherally, despite its demonstrated relevance to performance in complex and dynamic project environments. The analysis further reveals that interpersonal competencies, typically classified as soft skills, are essential to project success. The attitudinal dimension emerges as a potential driver of dysfunction when not adequately integrated with knowledge and skills. The central challenge lies in developing mechanisms to observe, diagnose, and foster attitudes in a structured and systematic manner, alongside the other dimensions.
  Keywords: Competencies; Project Management; Attitudes; Knowledge; Soft Skills; Hard Skills.
  DOI: 10.1504/IJPOM.2026.10075946
   
  
• Adaptive Project Management in Socioeconomic Contexts: a Theoretical Review of Challenges, Strategies, and Sustainable Outcomes in Developed and Developing Countries (A Comparative Perspective)  
  by Edilson Barros, Elton Fernandes, Sergei Smirnov, Ravinder Rena 
  Abstract: This paper explores how project management practices are adapted across socioeconomic contexts, focusing on challenges and strategies in developed and developing countries. Grounded in contingency, institutional, and dynamic capabilities theories, it conceptualizes adaptability as a strategic capability shaped by infrastructure, culture, and governance. A systematic literature review (2000-2024) combining thematic and bibliometric analysis reveals that developed countries emphasise formal, data-driven approaches, while developing nations adopt flexible, context-sensitive strategies. The study proposes the contextual adaptation framework, integrating contextual factors, organisational mediators, adaptive strategies, and outcomes. This contributes to project management theory by framing adaptability as proactive and strategic. A hybrid model is introduced, highlighting the interplay between structural and cultural variables. Rather than reinforcing dichotomies, it promotes a critical intersection of coexistence. The model aligns with Project Management Institutes (PMIs) call for context-sensitive, hybrid practices that enhance stakeholder value across institutional boundaries and support sustainable development.
  Keywords: Adaptive Project Management; Contingency Theory; Developing Countries; Institutional Context; Project Success; Dynamic Capabilities; Hybrid Project Practices; Contextual Adaptation; Governance Capacit.
  DOI: 10.1504/IJPOM.2026.10077747
   
  
• Project governance structure and project performance: the mediating role of tendering transparency for successful public-private partnerships  
  by Moses Kwasi Kusedzi, Victor Y. Atiase, Dennis Yao Dzansi 
  Abstract: Public-private partnership has become a widely published and innovative means of responding to public project infrastructural needs. This paper aims to investigate the relationships between project governance structure and the mediating role of tendering transparency on public-private partnerships performance. A stratified sample of 453 respondents from the 18 administrative districts of Volta Region of Ghana participated in the study by completing a self-reported questionnaire. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and partial least square-based structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM). The findings suggest significant direct effects of quality project governance structure on both cost and time performances of PPP projects. In addition, perceived tendering transparency was a significant mediator between project governance structure and public-private partnerships performance on time and cost. This paper is one of the first to have a model including, tendering transparency, public-private partnerships performance and perceived project governance structure setup from less developed PPP market perspective.
  Keywords: project governance structure; project structure; tendering transparency; partial least square-based structural equation modelling; PLS-SEM; Ghana; public-private partnerships performance.
  DOI: 10.1504/IJPOM.2026.10078190
   
  
• Impact of inclusive leadership on project success: the mediating role of work engagement and person-job fit  
  by Mohamed Fitouri 
  Abstract: This study investigates the impact of inclusive leadership on project success, with a focus on the mediating roles of work engagement and person-job fit. Data from 300 project team members in Tunisia (from 350 distributed questionnaires, yielding an 85.7% response rate) were analysed using structural equation modelling (SEM) to explore these relationships. Results show that inclusive leadership significantly improves project success by increasing team engagement and enhancing person-job fit. The study highlights the importance of inclusive leadership in fostering an environment that aligns individual skills with project needs, ultimately boosting performance. These findings offer practical insights for leaders to enhance project outcomes in diverse organisational contexts.
  Keywords: inclusive leadership; project success; work engagement; person-job fit; structural equation modelling; SEM.
  DOI: 10.1504/IJPOM.2026.10078233