This podcast discusses the evolving concept of project governance, highlighting its ambiguity and varied definitions across the literature. Both sources examine distinct research streams: one viewing project governance as external to a specific project and another as internal. They reveal that while project governance literature draws significantly from established project research, it also extensively incorporates transaction cost economics. The texts underscore the fragmented nature of project governance discourse, emphasising a lack of a universally accepted definition and a tendency to conflate it with project management. Ultimately, they advocate for bridging the gap between academic and professional literature to foster a more coherent understanding and advance the field of project governance.

Source: Musawir, A., Abd-Karim, S., Mohd-Danuri, M. (2020) Project governance and its role in enabling organizational strategy implementation: A systematic literature review, International Journal of Project Management 38 (2020)1–16 & Ahola, T, Ruuska, I, Artto, K & Kujala, J 2014, 'What is project governance and what are its origins?', International Journal of Project Management, vol. 32, no. 8, pp. 1321-1332,

This systematic review by Khaleeq et al. (2025) evaluates various treatments for anxiety in children under 18 with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), aiming to bridge a significant research gap compared to typically developing children. The authors analysed 33 studies published between 2014 and 2023, adhering to PRISMA guidelines to assess treatment effectiveness and potential adverse effects. Their findings indicate that Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), particularly adapted CBT, is the most evidence-based psychological intervention for managing anxiety in autistic children. In contrast, the review highlights a notable scarcity and inconclusive results for pharmacological treatments, with some reporting adverse effects. Alternative treatments yielded mixed results and often lacked robust methodologies. Ultimately, the review underscores the urgent need for further research, including the development of tailored anxiety measurement scales for children with ASD and studies with more diverse populations and longer follow-up periods.

Source: A systematic review of the treatments of anxiety in children with autism spectrum disorder Australasian Psychiatry Volume 33, Issue 4, August 2025, Pages 742-755 © The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists 2025, Article Reuse Guidelines https://doi.org/10.1177/10398562251346614

This academic paper explores the relationship between agile project management practices and project performance, specifically focusing on innovative outcomes. It introduces psychological empowerment as a crucial mediating mechanism, explaining how aspects like team autonomy and agile communication foster a sense of empowerment within teams, which in turn drives innovative behaviour. The study’s empirical findings suggest that psychological empowerment is essential for these agile practices to translate into innovative actions and ultimately enhance overall project success, challenging traditional project management's prescriptive focus. It also highlights the importance of social systems in innovation processes.

Source: Malik, Mohsin, Shagufta Sarwar, and Stuart Orr. "Agile practices and performance: Examining the role of psychological empowerment." International journal of project management 39.1 (2021): 10-20.