GPM® · 2009 – 2026 · Our Journey
17 Years of Leading
Sustainable Project Management™
GPM® began with a bold vision: to minimize waste and promote sustainability in project management. Over 17 remarkable years, we didn't just pioneer sustainable project management practices. We took them global. Our journey has redefined how projects are conceived and executed, placing sustainability at the forefront. Along the way, we developed transformative frameworks such as the award-winning P5™ Standard, which has been downloaded and applied by professionals worldwide. We've also forged impactful alliances with leading global partners.
The milestones below showcase key moments that reflect GPM's commitment to embedding sustainability into project management. Each stands as a testament to the passion, innovation, and impact that continue to propel GPM forward.
2009 — The Beginning in Fort Wayne, Indiana
May
Established as Project Silverbaton' as a think tank in Fort Wayne, Indiana with the P5 Framework and SMP toolkit.
2011 — Incorporation, Certification, and the PRiSM Methodology
April
GPM is Incorporated.
June
GPM Certification Program Launches.
September
ATP Program Launches.
November
Process and Priority (P2) becomes Projects integrating Sustainable Methods (PRiSM).
2012 — Awards Program and Regional Expansion
February
Awards Program Launches.
April
GPM Establishes Latin American Region.
2013 — IPMA Achievement Award and Reference Guide
March
Winner of the IPMA Achievement Award for "Integrating Sustainability into Project Management Practices" at the 27th IPMA World Congress.
May
The GPM Reference Guide for Sustainability in Project Management is Published.
2014 — The P5 Standard Emerges as a Standalone Standard
August
The P5 Standard for Sustainability in Project Management is Published as a standalone standard.
Later That Year
PSM3 Organizational Assessment Model Launches.
2015 — IPMA Partnership, CIS Region, and the UN Climate Week Address
May
Partnership with IPMA is Established.
May
GPM CIS Region is Established.
July
GPM Addresses the UN Assembly during Climate Week regarding the impacts of projects in the growing climate crisis.
2017 — P5 Standard 1.5 with New Ontology Format
July
P5 Standard 1.5 is Released with a new Ontology Format.
2018 — Sustainable Project Management 2.0 Launches as #1 on Amazon
March
Sustainable Project Management 2.0 is Published. Launches as #1 in Project Management on Amazon.
2019 — P5 Standard 2.0, GPM360° Certification, and Insights Research Launch
September
The P5 Standard Version 2.0 is Published.
September
The GPM360° Project Assessment and Certification Launches.
September
Insights into Sustainable Project Management Research 1st Edition Published.
2020 — Agile Business Consortium Partnership
July
Partnership with Agile Business Consortium is Established.
2021 — EMEA Region Established and New Tri-Colored Globe Branding
February
GPM EMEA is Established.
December
GPM Launches new branding, moving from the leaf to the tri-colored globe.
2022 — World's First Performance-Based Sustainability Competence Standard
October
GPM Launches the World's first Performance-Based Competence Standard for Sustainability Competence.
2023 — PMI Partnership Established and Insights Research 2nd Edition
February
GPM Establishes Partnership with Project Management Institute.
October
Insights into Sustainable Project Management Research 2nd Edition Published.
2024 — APM Research, IMA Partnership, SPM 3.0, and Competence Standard v2.0
February
Insights into Sustainable Project Management Research is published in partnership with APM.
June
The P5 For Sustainability in Business Practice Published 1.0.
July
Partnership Established with the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA).
October
Sustainable Project Management 3.0 is Published. Launches as #1 in Business Science on Amazon.
November
Competence Standard for Sustainable Leadership Version 2.0 is Published.
2025 — PMI–GPM Joint Venture Established and First JV Guide Released
April
PMI–GPM Joint Venture Established.
April
Lucila Dotto Named Executive Director for the Joint Venture.
April
P5 Standard, Competence Standard, and Practice Guide changed to a unified look and feel.
June
GPM-b moves to the PMI Certification Platform.
December
First PMI–JV Guide released: the Project Sustainability Reporting Guide.
2026 — P5 Standard v4, Practice Guide, and the CSPP™ Credential
March
New Sustainable Practice Guide for Business Launched.
April
PMI GPM P5 Standard Version 4 Launched.
April
PMI GPM Practice Guide for Sustainability in Project Management released.
June
GPM-b™ evolved to the CSPP™.
Seventeen years. One mission. A more sustainable world through better project outcomes.
