Project Experiences
BAMPrex: Exploring the interdisciplinary dimensions of project experiences.
The Project Experiences SIG is dedicated to exploring the complex dimensions of projects, conceived as temporary endeavours with defined objectives and resources that operate within complex organisational and social contexts. Our primary goal is to establish a vibrant community that fosters diverse research perspectives on the study and practice of projects, recognising their pivotal role in driving organisational change and societal progress. This encompasses a wide range of interconnected concepts, including project management methodologies, organisational approaches, artificial intelligence, digital transformation, governance frameworks, success evaluation paradigms, sustainability initiatives, stakeholder engagement strategies, complexity theories, agile practices, leadership dynamics, and sustainable project delivery.
We place particular emphasis on the evolving nature of project work in contemporary settings, where traditional boundaries are increasingly blurred and new forms of organising emerge. Through this focus, we strive to make meaningful contributions to both theoretical understanding and practical application, advancing projects as a distinct domain of inquiry whilst maintaining close connections with practitioner communities. As such, our agenda reflects the inherently interdisciplinary nature of project work and seeks to examine the tensions between technical, social, and organisational dimensions that influence project outcomes.
SIG Leadership Priorities:
Our SIG is led by a committee of experienced academics who bring diverse expertise to advance our mission. Nicholas Dacre Chair, Treasurer, and Co-Track Chair provides strategic leadership and financial oversight whilst contributing to our conference track development. Eunice Maytorena-Sanchez Vice Chair and Co-Track Chair supports strategic initiatives and track coordination.
The committee includes Co-Track Chair Jane Dowson, whilst our doctoral programme is jointly led by Co-Track Chairs Rodrigo Juarez and Ambi Ambituuni, ensuring strong support for emerging researchers. Our dedicated officers Lydia Adigun leads our professional engagement initiatives, whilst Hao Dong drives our international strategy development.
Objectives:
We pursue interconnected objectives that guide our activities and support the development of project research:
- Coordinate and deliver the annual Project Experiences track at the BAM Conference, providing opportunities for researchers to present empirical and conceptual research.
- Design and implement a series of specialised workshops, seminars, and developmental sessions throughout the academic year, focusing on enhancing specific research capabilities. These sessions cover areas such as research design, advanced methodological approaches, and strategies for successful academic publishing.
- Cultivate meaningful engagement with the broader BAM community through cross-SIG initiatives, joint research projects, and shared learning opportunities
- Establish forums for critical engagement and intellectual development, including research seminars, writing workshops, and mentoring programmes
The SIG is interested in both theoretical, methodological and empirical contributions to project experiences. We are open to research undertaken in different empirical contexts (e.g. any industry, country or unit of analysis) as well as interdisciplinary research. We are an inclusive space aiming at facilitating research and teaching collaborations and sharing funding opportunities.
We also promote collaborations with professional associations focused on project experience, such as the Association for Project Management (APM), which has provided financial and in-kind support for BAM and the Project Experiences track for a number of years.
SIG Committee Members:
Dr Eunice Maytorena-Sanchez
Dr Eunice Maytorena-Sanchez joined the Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS) in October 2004 from the Manchester Centre for Civil and Construction Engineering at UMIST. She is a senior lecturer in project management at AMBS.
She completed her PhD degree at the Bartlett School of Graduate Studies (UCL) in 2003. An architect by training her work experience includes architectural design and consultancy, research in various aspects of the built environment and project management.
Eunice has developed an expertise in facilitating and assisting project organisations to develop a clearer understanding of their organisational challenges by helping them develop their capabilities in stakeholder management, strategic project management and risk, uncertainty and complexity management.
SIG Officers:
SIG Contact:
Please see our contact details below for any queries about joining our activities or collaborating with the SIG:
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