This book describes a mixed methodological research approach for developing a framework to help organisations to improve and embed project management (PM) practice. While the literature on PM provides some advice, organisations need guidance on which PM improvement initiatives (PMIIs) they should concentrate their efforts. A related issue is how to facilitate the embedment of PMIIs in organisations. The research adopts an "innovation lens" perspective, using concepts of diffusion, dissemination, implementation and routinisation, from other disciplines to develop an understanding of the...