Advancing Project Manager Competency Validation: A Stakeholder-Driven Approach Using Structured Democratic Dialogue

Advancing Project Manager Competency Validation: A Stakeholder-Driven Approach Using Structured Democratic Dialogue Authors Kevin Dye, Agnieszka Dadak, Yiannis Laouris Journal Open Journal of Business and Management Volume 13(3) Pages 2216-2245 Year 2025 Link https://doi.org/10.4236/ojbm.2025.133115

Abstract

This study advances competency validation in project management by inte- grating Structured Democratic Dialogue (SDD) with a stakeholder-driven eval- uation framework. While traditional competency models prioritize standard- ized assessment, they often fail to capture context-specific and relational as- pects of competencies in dynamic project environments. This study addresses that gap by applying SDD to co-construct a competency validation framework, revealing systemic interdependencies among critical competencies. Findings contribute to project governance theory, reinforcing the role of participatory validation mechanisms. The approach provides actionable insights for policy- makers, professional bodies, and researchers, ensuring competency frame- works remain adaptive, empirically grounded, and stakeholder-informed.

Citation

Dye, K., Dadak, A., & Laouris, Y. (2025). Advancing Project Manager Competency Validation: A Stake- holder-Driven Approach Using Structured Democratic Dialogue. Open Journal of Busi- ness and Management, 13, 2216-2245. https://doi.org/10.4236/ojbm.2025.133115

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