^ [[1 An Introduction to the PM2 Guide v3.0]] # 1.3 About the PM2 Methodology PM2 is a Project Management Methodology developed by the European Commission. Its purpose is to enable Project Managers (PMs) to deliver solutions and benefits to their organisations by effectively managing the entire lifecycle of their project. PM2 has been created with the needs of European Union Institutions and projects in mind, but is **transferrable to projects in any organisation**. PM2 is a **light and easy-to-implement methodology** which project teams can **tailor** to their specific needs. PM2 is fully supported by a comprehensive **training programme** (including workshops and coaching sessions), online documentation and an active Community of Practice (currently only available within the European Commission and to a number of affiliate European Institutions). PM2 incorporates elements from a wide range of globally accepted project management best practices, captured in standards and methodologies. Its development has also been influenced by operational experience on various projects both within European Union Institutions and external bodies. **The PM2 Methodology provides**: -  a project governance structure -  process guidelines -  artefact templates -  guidelines for using the artefacts -  a set of effective [[3.5 PM2 Mindsets|mindsets]] **PM2 improves the effectiveness of project management by:** - improving ==communication== and the dissemination of information - clarifying ==expectations== as early as possible in the project lifecycle - defining the ==project lifecycle== (from Initiating to Closing) - providing guidelines for ==project planning== - introducing ==monitor and control== activities - proposing ==management activities and outputs== (plans, meetings, decisions) - providing a ==link to agile practices== (Agile PM2) --- Spanish Guide: [[1.3 Sobre la Metodología PM2]] <-- [[1.2 Intended Audience]] --> [[1.4 The Centre of Excellence in PM2 (CoEPM2)]] ___ ![[👉 Quick links]]