Fundamentals of Codifying National Competency Standard for Project Managers in Iran: Necessity of a Paradigm Change in Strategies

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1 Faculty member of Tehran Science and Research Unit; Faculty of Civil Engineering, Architecture and Art; Construction and Water Management Department; Tehran; Iran.

2 Faculty member of Tehran University; Faculty of Architecture; Project and Construction Management Department; Tehran; Iran.

3 Faculty member of Tarbiat Modares University; Faculty of Architecture and Art; Project Management and Construction Department; Tehran; Iran.

Abstract

Compared to the foundation of developing international standards in developed countries, the difference in competencies due to the different environmental settings of developing countries is one of the necessities of developing national competency standards. The necessity, however, triggered the study of the theoretical foundations of developing the national competency standard of project managers in Iran as a grounded theory. Moreover, the impact of macro-environmental factors and particular conditions of the country on project management is perceptible in causal condition contexts. As a result of these causal conditions, an environment of complete change, unprincipled projects, behaviors with low predictability, and laws with individual interpretability have been formed. Accordingly, to perform the project, the impact of behavioral competencies on environmental conditions and the importance of behavioral and ecological competencies compared to technical competencies are important issues in changing the management model towards the second order of project management. Altogether, the requirement to change the pattern of technical competencies with methods based on agility is a strategic concept. In these circumstances, it seems necessary to leave the following items aside for successful projects: typical linear programming structures and focus on competencies such as holism, persistent troubleshooting, instantaneous management, creativity and problem-solving capability, high mental preparedness, flexibility, commitment, and result orientation.

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Amirkabir Journal of Civil Engineering
Volume 56, Issue 1
2024
Pages 75-90

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