“The Future of Project Management” Chair
Amid growing complexity and advances in artificial intelligence, the Chair anticipates significant transformations in project management.
The future of project management lies at the intersection of engineering, human factors, and innovation. This is precisely what this Chair aims to shed light on.
Thierry Gidel et Paul Gardiner, joint holders of the Chair
Mission & objectives of the Chair
The “The Future of Project Management” Chair anticipates major changes in project management driven by complexity, uncertainty, and artificial intelligence. Jointly managed by SKEMA Business School and the University of Technology of Compiègne, the Chair bridges academic research with the operational challenges faced by large organisations. Its work explores new governance models, emphasises human and collaborative performance, and examines evolving practices, tools, and skills. The Chair aims to foster a more robust, innovative, and sustainable approach to project management.
The Team
The Chair is jointly led by two co-holders.
Founding Corporate Partners
The Future of Project Management Chair is supported by leading academic and industry partners. The UTC Foundation for Innovation plays a central role in the programme, together with founding sponsors Renault Group and Saint-Gobain. These sponsors provide practical expertise in project management, organisational transformation, and innovation, ensuring the Chair’s work addresses real-world challenges. The Chair also seeks to engage new industrial partners as it grows.
