Contemporary Global Trends in Small Project Management Practices and Their Impact on Oman

Globalization and internationalization bring change in the business domain. Competition expands its roots in international dimensions and corporations are emerging. Organizations are now adopting new trends and accepting changes to win the market position. Due to global trends, the management of projects is now using different methods, tools, and practices to make their project successful. This study is exploring the impact of global trends on the management practices of small projects. A background study was done to analyze the past situation, moves in the traditional practices, and make a link with current global trends. The interview was conducted with the leaders of small projects to get an in-depth view of global trends and their impact on management practices. Highlighted global trends are digitalization, sustainability, diversity, people analytics, research and development, shared knowledge, and innovation. The second stage of research checks the awareness level of global trends and practices. Data was collected from the people working on small projects. These people are well aware of global trends and have a ready culture in them. Proper planning, supervision, and resources are needed to flourish small projects as these projects are a good contributor to Oman’s economy and consider an important component of the business world. This study opens a new way for the research to explore industry-wise small project management practices and analyze their pattern of meeting global demand.