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The article's objective is to characterize the Project Business Model under the Canvas philosophy and determine its importance in designing business plans for new science and technology-based enterprise projects by defining a strategic management system. The research problem stems from the high mortality rate of this type of companies. Therefore, a descriptive methodology is used based on relevant bibliographic reviews to identify the existing models' elements. Among the most outstanding results, this proposal outlines a new business model with a three-dimensional vision, which responds to the needs a newly created company faces in different periods of its development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: Heritage building revitalisation (HBR) is gaining its popularity to intervene historic buildings/sites for their conservation and reuse. Given that multiple stake-holding situations are often involved in HBR process, coordination or managerial problem may hinder versatile facilities design for operational efficiency while preserving the heritage values. To address the coordination challenge, this paper aims to examine the relevance and relative advantages of a FM-led revitalisation strategy for HBR, which the existing literature has not yet addressed. Design/methodology/approach: This paper adopts a case study approach to a major HBR project in Hong Kong. This study conducted field observations and interviews, which were combined with publicly accessible policy and project information to identify stakeholders' opinions and specifications for the role of facilities management (FM) in HBR project process. Findings: The paper reveals the role of FM in coordinating the HBR process for the benefits of stakeholders and general community. FM allows a balanced approach to heritage building adaptation, sound user experience and broader community effects. This enables efficient decision-making, creative facilities design and effective public engagement. FM's strength of fitting in the urban renewal context illustrates its comparative advantage for heritage conservation and revitalisation management. Research limitations/implications: This study develops a conceptual map to identify FM's role in heritage building conservation and revitalisation. This will enhance process evaluation and project decision-making that are central to heritage conservation policy and HBR intervention practices. Originality/value: This study examines relevance and advantage of FM-led business strategy for HBR, which the existing literature has not yet addressed. It discovers FM's strategic roles and initiates a conceptual framework for evaluation of heritage conservation management. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper studies the impact of risk project management of film productions on the success of the release of motion picture films. By looking at the production of three Spanish films, the paper analyzes the challenges that producers face throughout the various stages of a film project. It specifically focuses on management's approach to the uncertainty that may arise during the development stage of the project. Four distinct uncertainty types are identified: variation uncertainty, foreseen uncertainty, unforeseen uncertainty, and chaos. The paper shows how the appearance of different types of uncertainty requires producers to adjust their management style, and how appropriate or inappropriate actions have an impact on the likelihood of an overall successful release of a motion picture. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]