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December 2015
WHITE PAPER
December 2015
Building High-Performance Project
Talent—A Transformational Initiative
Through a focus on talent, culture and process, the Canadian
Department of National Defence’s Project Manager Competency
Development Framework helps drive successful outcomes.
In an effort to develop strong, effective project managers, the Canadian Department of National Defence
(DND) has created and implemented a comprehensive and robust program that aims to effectively develop and
formally qualify all project managers to position the organization for ongoing project management success.
The DND’s Project Manager Competency Development (PMCD) framework was developed by a small, forwardthinking group of individuals within the department. They recognized the need to develop DND’s project
management talent as well as more effectively match project managers’ competencies with the level of project
complexity.
Through its efforts, the DND has made an investment to ensure that project management becomes a core
competency that drives successful project outcomes. The PMCD framework’s ability to align project manager
competencies with project complexities will continue to play a critical role in meeting the strategic objectives
of the Federal Government’s major equipment recapitalization program for the Canadian Armed Forces and
perhaps become a model of excellence for successful project management throughout the entire government.
A Case for Change
After the Federal Government launched the recapitalization program, DND officials identified a critical need for
a competency framework for its project managers.
The goal of the recapitalization program was to transform the vision of a first-class, modern military into an
active and comprehensive, 20-year CAD$50 billion plan. The strategy included a five-fold increase in capital
spending, which encompassed equipment, infrastructure and information management, with funding for...