Pablo Lledó
Opening Keynote Speaker at PM Summit 2026
Project Success: Creating Value, Driving Impact
In today's fast-changing world, project success is no longer measured solely by delivering on time, within budget, and according to scope. Truly successful projects create lasting value for organizations, customers, communities, and society.
This presentation explores the evolving definition of project success, drawing on the latest PMI research and introducing the M.O.R.E. framework:
Attendees will learn how to shift from an output-focused mindset to an outcome-driven approach by defining, measuring, and tracking value throughout the project lifecycle. The session highlights practical tools such as outcome-based metrics, including the Net Project Success Score (NPSS), and examines the role of customer satisfaction, sustainability, social impact, and long-term performance in determining project success.
The presentation also looks ahead to the future of project management, exploring how Artificial Intelligence will transform project execution while increasing the importance of uniquely human skills such as leadership, collaboration, empathy, resilience, stakeholder engagement, and strategic decision-making.
Key Takeaway: Project success is not defined by what is delivered, but by the value created and the positive impact that remains long after the project is completed.