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Abstract

This paper explores frameworks, methodologies, and capabilities underpinning professional project management discipline maturation. It outlines the Project Management Maturity Model (PMMM) strategic hierarchy guiding incremental competency improvements based on standardization, optimization, and continuous benchmarking. For implementation, the paper discusses strengthening procedural documentation, talent models, and capacity planning as crucial infrastructures enabling PM vision execution.
Additionally, perspectives on project quality management are presented, spanning definitional considerations, leadership emphasis, and comparisons of Deming, Juran, and Crosby's contributions. Complementary quality platforms like Total Quality Management and Six Sigma that enhance control and confidence are highlighted as indispensable in dynamic project settings.
Procurement processes and contracting techniques that distribute accountability risks are also examined to stimulate partnership performance. Critical Chain buffered scheduling methodologies focused on enhancing predictability, and agility contrast traditional Critical Path approaches to showcase modern refinements. Multi-faceted maturity thus emerges through deliberate development along project planning, quality, people, and infrastructure dimensions.