Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Project Business Foundation The Non-Profit Think Tank for Organizations and Professionals Involved in Project Business ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://project-business.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog](https://project-business.org/blog/) - [Blog Post Title](https://project-business.org/blog-post-title/) - What goes into a blog post? Helpful, industry-specific content that: 1) gives readers a useful takeaway, and 2) shows you’re an industry expert. Use your company’s blog posts to opine on current industry topics, humanize your company, and show how your products and services can help people. ## Pages - [Home](https://project-business.org/) - Independent Think Tank for the Management of Cross-Corporate Project Business - [PCOTY - Projet Contractor of the Year award](https://project-business.org/pcoty/) - PCotY - Project Contractor of the Year 2027 Your Best Project Deserves More than an Invoice If you know a vendor or service provider who delivered a customer project that others could learn from, put them forward for the Project Contractor of the Year Award 2027 – the Project Business Foundation's recognition for contractors whose - [Foundation Calendar](https://project-business.org/calendar/) - Foundation Calendar - [Charter Forge](https://project-business.org/charter-forge/) - Project Charter Generator - Project Business Foundation - [Profit Mine](https://project-business.org/profit-mine/) - Profit Mine Free Tool for Benefit Engineering & Continuous Business Development - [Code of Conduct](https://project-business.org/tools/code-of-conduct/) - Code of Conduct On this page: Preamble ••• Standards ••• Closing Notes This Code of Conduct, valid since 01 Jan 2026, is binding for organizations and individuals when acting as community members of the Project Business Foundation. It is based on this template: https://project-business.org/4290-2/ Preamble As practitioners in the Project Business Management community, we are - [Template: Code of Conduct](https://project-business.org/template-code-of-conduct/) - Free template Code of Conduct for a cross-corporate project On this page: Preamble ••• Standards ••• Closing Notes This Code of Conduct can be applied by organizations and individuals involved in project business and can be used as a joint basis for cooperative behavior by project customers and contractors. See it applied here. Feel free - [Foundation Workshops](https://project-business.org/workshops/) - Foundation Workshops Workshops by the Project Business Community The Foundation Workshops on this page are organized and performed by Credential holders (PBPs, ACEs) and Accredited Education Providers (AEPs). Set up and deliver your own Foundation Workshop at https://cert.project-business.org/dashboard?sec=events. 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This policy explains what personal data we collect, why, on what legal basis, how long we keep it, and who we share it with, in line with - [Overview - The Certification Program](https://project-business.org/certification/credentials-overview/) - Professionalism in Project Business Management Credentials This page: PBP ••• ACE ••• AEP Overview It's a common observation these days: While competitive forces are ramping up, the risks of doing Project Business are rising further for organizations and individuals. What is the best response? We believe, it's professionalization. The Project Business Foundation is launching two - [PBP Certification](https://project-business.org/certification/pbp-certification/) - The Non-Profit Think Tank for Organizations and Professionals Involved in Project Business - [ACE Certification](https://project-business.org/certification/ace-certification/) - For Experts: ACE Certification On this page: Benefits ••• Process ••• Workshops ••• Prerequisites Approved Consultant and Educator - Benefits The ACE for Project Business Management qualification is the entry ticket to a high-value market for demonstrably capable experts. Consulting and training for Project Business Management is not driven by aggressive price competition among providers, - [The AEP Program](https://project-business.org/aep/) - AEP Accreditation(Accredited Education Partner) On this page: Why should you join? *** Costs and process *** AEPs and business case Why Should an Education Provider Join the AEP Program? The Project Business Foundation is launching its new AEP program to help education providers swiftly stake a claim in a rapidly developing market: The management of - [Scholarship Application](https://project-business.org/scholarship/) - [Certification Registry](https://project-business.org/certregistry/) - Certification Registry - [Questions & Answers](https://project-business.org/about/questions-answers/) - Questions and Answers My question is not addressed in the following Q&As. Where can I bring it up? The most comfortable way is to use the contact form. Alternatively, you can send an e-Mail to info@project-business.org. What are the benefits people and organizations can expect from the Project Business Foundation? Project Business is the mega - [We Present Project Business in Your Organization](https://project-business.org/about/presentation-offer/) - Request a Presentation about Project Business Management On this page: Challenge & Opportunity ••• The Megatrend ••• The Presentation ••• Book the Presentation Invitation: We Present Project Business Management in Your Organization A Challenge and a Business Opportunity Survey conducted in 04-2022, N = 534. Details: https://project-business.org/research/report-education-for-pbm In a 2022 market survey, an overwhelming majority - [Risk Foundry](https://project-business.org/risk-foundry/) - Risk Foundry Free Project Risk Management Tool by the Project Business Foundation - [Insight Tree - Free Decision Tree](https://project-business.org/decision-tree/) - Decision Tree Builder by the Project Business Foundation - [Change Mill](https://project-business.org/change-mill/) - Change Request Manager - Project Business Foundation - [Practitioners Unveil: The Fault Zones in Project Business](https://project-business.org/research/the-fault-zones-in-project-business/) - Project Business Foundation - https://project-business.org/research/the-fault-zones-in-project-business/ - [Cash Radar - Cashflow modeler for customer projects](https://project-business.org/cash-radar/) - The Project Cashflow Modeler helps predict the cash flow from a customer project, showing the need for additional funding to cover outlays or the rolling revenue it generates for a contractor. - [Free Tools and Templates for Project Business](https://project-business.org/tools/free-tools-and-templates/) - For Project Business Management Free Tools and Templates On this page: Kanban Shopfloor ••• Cash Radar ••• Change Mill ••• Risk Foundry ••• Charter Forge ••• Insight Tree ••• MNDA ••• Standard Letter ••• Glossary ••• Code of Conduct ••• Study Book ••• Literature Free Solutions Kanban Shopfloor (Cross-corporate OBS/Kanban Tool) URL: https://project-business.org/kanban-shopfloor Privacy protection:In-browser solution; - [Kanban Shopfloor](https://project-business.org/kanban-shopfloor/) - Kanban Shopfloor Cross-corporate OBS and Kanban Board - [Template: Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement (MNDA)](https://project-business.org/template-mnda/) - Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement (MNDA) On this page: Purpose | Template | Legal Notice | Comments The Purpose of the MDNA In many business negotiations, especially in early-stage discussions, companies default to using one-sided NDAs (Non-disclosure agreements) that protect only one party. This often reflects an imbalance in perceived leverage – or simply outdated legal habits. - [Standard Letters for Project Customers and Contractors](https://project-business.org/project-business-letters/) - Standard Letters for Project Customers and Contractors On this page: Purpose | Letters for contractors | Letters for customers | The Power of the written word The Purpose of this Page Standardized letters help save time, strengthen the unified corporate image, and sharpen the message to the recipient in tone and contents. This page provides - [Project Business Glossary](https://project-business.org/tools/project-business-glossary/) - Swiftly Improve Project Business Project Business Glossary On this page: Explanation ••• Online Glossary ••• Downloadable PDF ••• Notes, Disclaimer, and Referencing Explanation Organizations and individuals can apply This Project Business Glossary to immediately improve project business by reducing the risk of expensive and often disastrous misunderstandings. Feel free to use it! You are free to - [Project Business Study Book](https://project-business.org/tools/project-business-study-book/) - Free Edition Project Business Study Book On this page: Study Book ••• Translation The Project Business Study Book (Free Edition) This 122 pages document was written by Oliver F. Lehmann and published for free download by the "old" Project Business Foundation (see here) in April 2022. It gives beginners an easy entry into Project Business Management - [Get in Touch](https://project-business.org/about/contact/) - Quick Contact Get in Touch - [Current Survey: Status of Project Business](https://project-business.org/status_project_business/) - You can finish the survey in under 20 seconds: How do you perceive the challenges in Project Business today and the degree to which you get prepared for them? - [3rd Virtual Fireside Talk - Quality in Project Business](https://project-business.org/quality_in_project_business/) - 3rd Virtual Fireside Talk: Managing Quality in Project Business Hosted by the Project Business Foundation 👉 Click Here and Register Your Free Seat 👈 In cross-corporate projects business, the nature of "quality" changes. Traditional internal projects treat quality mostly as scope-conformance and process adherence; but when you deliver to an external customer through a network - [Abendevent: Kundenprojekte im Dialog](https://project-business.org/abendevent-kundenprojekte-im-dialog/) - Kundenprojekte im Dialog Abendrunde für Entscheider im Projektgeschäft: Profitabilität, Cashflow, Kundenbegeisterung und KI Auf dieser Seite: Wir laden Sie ein **** Anmeldung **** Google Kalender **** Outlook Kalender Wir laden Sie ein! Ein exklusiver Austausch am 24.09.2025, abends über die aktuellen Herausforderungen im Projektgeschäft und wie wir ihnen begegnen. Der Eintritt ist frei, für das - [Successful Jobhunting in Project Business](https://project-business.org/successful_jobhunting/) - 3rd Virtual Fireside Talk: Successful Jobhunting in Project Business Hosted by the Project Business Foundation 👉 Click Here and Register Your Free Seat 👈 In the third Fireside Talk, #### ##### and Oliver F. Lehmann explore how to apply for – and win – the best job offers in Project Business. This is about your - [2nd Virtual Fireside Talk](https://project-business.org/fireside-talk-2/) - 2nd Virtual Fireside Talk: Winning Legal Disputes in Project Business Hosted by the Project Business Foundation 👉 Click Here and Register Your Free Seat 👈 In our recent fireside talk, Sarah Schütte and Oliver F. Lehmann explored how to avoid legal disputes in cross-corporate project business. But what if avoidance fails? How can organizations and - [Invitation: Introduction to the 2025 ACE and AEP Programs](https://project-business.org/introduction-to-ace-aep/) - Introduction to The Program for Trainers and Education Providers Event on July 10, 2025 An Event for Education Providers and Educators by the Project Business Foundation We’re pleased to invite you to a presentation of the 2025 ACE and AEP program. 👉 Register Here 👈 We Talk About ACE Approved Consultant & Educator Certification for a - [Charity Class - PBP Certification](https://project-business.org/charity-class-pbp/) - PBP Certification– Charity Class – Join the Charity Class: PBP® Prep & Exam 24–27 June 2025 We invite you to attend the Charity Class of the PBP® Certification and sit for the test on the last day. To join the class, we ask you to donate to the UN World Food Programme, supporting its efforts - [PBP Preparation 2025 Pilot Class](https://project-business.org/pbp-preparation-2025-pilot-class/) - PBP Certification 2025 Edition– Pilot Class – Join the Free Pilot: 2025 PBP® Prep & Exam20–21 May We’re pleased to invite you to a free pilot session of the revised PBP® Certification Class: 👉 Register your seat 👈Open page 🪂 Delivery:Live, Online 🧑‍🎓 Exam:Taken during the 2nd day 🧑‍🏫 Your Trainer:Oliver F. LehmannOpen profile 💰 - [Report - Education for Project Business](https://project-business.org/research/report-education-for-pbm/) - Survey among Practitioners in Project Business Management Education for Project Business On this page: Summary ••• 1. Digging Deeper ••• 2. The Need for Education ••• 3. Specific Education ••• 4. Form of Education ••• 5. Roles ••• 6. Project Sizes ••• 7. World Regions ••• 8. Conclusions ••• 9. Comments ••• Appendix: The Method Summary 9 out of 10 practitioners in Project Business Management - [Report: Income Comparison 2022](https://project-business.org/research/report-income-comparison-2022/) - Customer Projects vs. Internal Projects Income Report On this page: Summary ••• 1. Two Types of Projects ••• 2. Survey Results ••• 3. Discussion ••• 4. More Data ••• 5. Conclusions ••• 6. Acknowledgment Summary In 2018, a survey showed that in high-paying countries, project managers in customer projects are, on average, better paid than their colleagues in internal projects. In - [Report: Income Comparison 2018](https://project-business.org/research/report-income-comparison-2018/) - Customer Projects vs. Internal Projects 2018 Income Report On this page: Summary ••• 1. Two Types of Projects ••• 2. Survey Results ••• 3. Discussion ••• 4. About the data Summary A survey shows at first glance that project managers in internal projects and in customer projects earn similar income on a global scale. However, digging deeper into the - [Join Us!](https://project-business.org/about/join-us/) - Join us The Project Business Foundation is a non-profit think tank to help: Research the business environment in which project customers and contractors act. Develop help such as tools, templates, a joint glossary, and more. Connect people and organizations for exchange and active business. If you want to support this exchange as an individual or - [Overview - The Research Program](https://project-business.org/research/overview-the-research-program/) - Surveys & Market Reportsabout Project Business Management Research This page: The Fault Zones in Cross-Corporate Projects ••• 2022 Income report ••• Education in PBM ••• Market trend ••• 2018 Income report ••• Conflicts in PBM Study: The Fault Zones in Cross-Corporate Projects URL:https://project-business.org/research/the-fault-zones-in-project-business/ Published:June 2024 Summary:A study with 346 survey participants revealed a surprising insight - [The Ambassador and Expert program](https://project-business.org/about/ambassadors-and-experts/) - Contact Competent People: Ambassadors & Experts This page: Digging Deeper ••• Comments by Participants The Experts Database Summary: Project Business involves talking with experts in various fields, including Corporate Business Strategies, Portfolio and Program Management, as well as Marketing and Business Development. Here are experts whom you can contact directly. Reference: Project Business Foundation (2024). The - [Impressum & Copyright](https://project-business.org/about/impressum_copyright/) - §5 Abs. 1 TMG (Telemediengesetz, German Law for Online Media) Impressum & Copyright The Project Business Foundation A think tank for cross-corporate Project Business Management when two or more customers and contractors are involved in a project under contract. Postal & Legal Address: Project Business Foundationc/o Oliver F. LehmannTrollblumenstr. 39g D-80995 Munich, Germany Quick Contact: - [Report: Conflicts in Project Business](https://project-business.org/research/conflicts-in-project-business/) - A Research into the Causes of Conflicts in Project Business On this page: Summary ••• 1. Conflicts in project business ••• 2. Survey Results ••• 3. More Results ••• 4. Conclusions ••• 5. Comments Summary Conflicts in cross-corporate projects quickly become a nightmare for all the people and companies involved. Everyone's expectations were geared toward great project success and - [Market Report - Trends in "Make or Buy"](https://project-business.org/research/market-report-trends-in-make-or-buy/) - Market Report: Trends in “Make or Buy” Decisions On this page: Summary ••• 1. Make or Buy? ••• 2. Survey Results ••• 3. More Results ••• 4. Project Business Today ••• 5. Comparisons ••• 6. Conclusions ••• 7. Are Practitioners Prepared? ••• 8. Comments ••• Appendix: The Method Summary Summary: A survey confirms findings from earlier research that project business management is - [About](https://project-business.org/about/) - About ## Pattern Type - [pattern](https://project-business.org/?coblocks_pattern_type=pattern) ## Pattern Category - [text](https://project-business.org/?coblocks_pattern_category=text)