5 Benefits (and 5 Challenges) of Flexible Work Arrangements

Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez is a leading expert in project management and strategy implementation, recognized by Thinkers50 with the prestigious award “Ideas into Practice.” He is the creator of concepts like The Project Economy and the Project Manifesto. He is author of Lead Successful Projects (2019, Penguin) The Project Revolution (2019, LID) and The Focused Organization (2012 Gower). He has been teaching project management for more than a decade to senior executives at Duke CE, Skolkovo, Solvay Business School, and Vlerick. Antonio has held executive PMO positions at PricewaterhouseCoopers, BNP Paribas, and GlaxoSmithKline. Former Chairman of the Project Management Institute, he is the co-founder of the Strategy Implementation Institute and the global movement Brightline.

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The landscape of project management is undergoing a significant transformation, influenced by the evolving demands of the global workforce, the integration of flexible work arrangements, and the consolidation of the Project Economy. The PMI Pulse of the Profession® 2024 report “The Future of Project Work: Moving Past Office-Centric Models”[1] provides a comprehensive analysis of these trends, emphasizing the shift toward more adaptable project management practices in response to the changing project economy.

The Evolution of Project Management
Project management has traditionally been rooted in structured, office-centric environments, where the physical presence of team members facilitated direct supervision and immediate collaboration. However, the recent shift toward flexible work arrangements has redefined how projects are managed and executed, emphasizing the need for adaptability and the integration of digital tools to maintain team cohesion and project momentum across dispersed settings.

The PMI report highlights that approximately 61% of project management professionals now work remotely at least part of the time, illustrating a significant move away from traditional work settings. This transition is not merely about location flexibility, but also involves a shift in project management approaches. Organizations are increasingly adopting hybrid …

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