REPORT
By Alfonso Bucero, PhD
International Correspondent
Madrid, Spain
The European University organized a Panel Discussion about the Future of Project Management
On May 10, at the Creative Campus of the Universidad Europea, we experienced more than just an event: it was a declaration of intent about the present and future of project management. We got together to talk about where our profession is going… And we come out with truths that resonate. Because “project management is strategic, not tactical”, and we are not yet fully aware of the role we play in the transformation of organizations… and the world.
One of the speakers said it loud and clear: “If we are not able to believe in the profession, how are we going to sell it? How are we going to sell ourselves?”, and as he added with humour and conviction, that confidence begins in oneself: “In the mornings, look in the mirror… and kiss yourself.” Another of the speakers reminded us of the enormous importance of “The need to learn, unlearn and relearn”, because standing still, in this era, is not an option.
There was also room for humility and vindication: “We are not aware of the value we contribute. We should opt for the Nobel Peace Prize, because our impact is more social than economic.” And for simplicity well understood: “You have to realize the value of minimalism, of what it means to have been able to simplify something very complicated.”
They invited us to rethink our tools, our methodologies and even our beliefs: “It seems that everything that is not heavy has no value, when in reality what strips you of what does not add value to you and keeps the fundamentals.” Because yes, projects are action. They are hands-on learning. “Like on bikes, you learn to do projects by riding one.”
And, at the end of the day, “projects make things happen, make them happen.” Thank you to all the people who made it possible. And to those of you who couldn’t come… We’ll share more soon.
Thanks to all the speakers for lending me their phrases to prepare this post (in alphabetical order):
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How to cite this work: Bucero, A. (2025). Project Management in Spain, monthly report, PM World Journal, Vol. XIV, Issue VII, July. Available online at: https://pmworldlibrary.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/pmwj154-Jul2025-Bucero-Regional-Report-Spain-English.pdf
About the Author
Alfonso Bucero, PhD
Madrid, Spain
Alfonso Bucero, Ph.D., CPS, ACE, PMP, PMI-RMP, PfMP, SFC, IPMO-E, PMI Fellow, is an International Correspondent and Contributing Editor for the PM World Journal in Madrid, Spain. Mr. Bucero is also the founder and Managing Partner of BUCERO PM Consulting. Alfonso was the founder, sponsor, and President of the PMI Barcelona Chapter until April 2005 and belonged to PMI’s LIAG (Leadership Institute Advisory Group). He was the past President of the PMI Madrid Spain Chapter and then nominated as a PMI EMEA Region 8 Component Mentor. Alfonso was a member of the PMIEF Engagement Committee.
Alfonso has a Computer Science Engineering degree from Universidad Politécnica in Madrid and a Ph.D. in Management from the ISM University. He has 39 years of practical experience and is actively advancing the PM profession in Spain and Europe. Alfonso received the PMI Distinguished Contribution Award on October 9, 2010, the PMI Fellow Award on October 22, 2011, and the PMI Eric Jenett Excellence Award on October 28, 2017. You can contact Mr. Bucero at alfonso.bucero@abucero.com.
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