Looking Ahead: Stricter EU Funding and PM²

PM² is an open, free, and practical project management method originally developed by the European Commission. It is widely applicable to both the private and public sectors and is a natural choice for any project organisation.  Now Finland has its own regional coordinator.

EU’s next Multiannual Financial Framework (2028–2034) points toward results-based funding, stricter monitoring, and stronger horizontal principles—though the specific details are still under negotiation. Payments and funding for various project stages will be linked to the achievement of predefined objectives and milestones. Sustainability and corporate social responsibility need to be considered, thus requiring proven project management methods and competencies.

In the webinar, we will:

  • explain why EU projects have stricter requirements and what this means for project execution
  • present the components of PM² (governance model, lifecycle, processes, artefacts, and mindsets) and how they support one another
  • examine how PM² assists in the day-to-day management of EU projects: responsibilities and decision-making, risk management, monitoring and reporting, and traceable documentation
  • briefly describe PM² extensions (PM² Agile, addendum for EU-funded projects and SPM²)
  • explain why artificial intelligence cannot replace a proven PM methodology
  • conclude by launching the PM² Finland community

Target audience

Project managers, coordinators, specialists, and project team members, representatives of funding and intermediary authorities, project personnel from development agencies, municipalities, educational institutions, and companies, as well as project management professionals and trainers interested in EU project management. No prior knowledge of PM² is required.

Agenda

TimeContent
09:00–09:10 Welcome and overview: what is changing with EU projects and why it matters to us
09:10–09:30 Components of the PM² methodology and how they work together
09:30–09:55 PM² in practice: benefits considering tightening funding conditions (governance model, risks, monitoring, reporting, documentation)
09:55–10:05 PM² extensions: PM² Agile, addendum for EU-funded projects and SPM²
10:05–10:10 Break and Q&A via chat
10:10–10:25 Launch of the PM² Finland community
10:25–10:30 Summary and next steps

 

After the webinar

Participants will receive the presentation materials as well as links to PM² resources and community channels. The webinar will be recorded, subject to participant consent, and the recording will be shared with registered attendees.

Speaker

Kai Koskinen, PM² Trainer and Consultant (DiscoverIT), PM² Alliance Regional Coordinator for Finland.

Join the PM² Finland community

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Event Information

Event Date 09-11-2026 09:00 EET
Event End Date 09-11-2026 10:30 EET
Cut Off Date 06-11-2026 21:00 EET
Capacity Unlimited
Individual Price Free