Creativity as a topic in project management – A scoping review and directions for research

Abstract

Creativity is crucial in project management, contributing to the overall effectiveness of endeavors. Our study enables a better understanding of this important subject. We carried out a scoping review of the literature, addressing two questions: “Why is creativity important in project management?” and “What are the main research themes related to creativity in project management?” The findings show a body of knowledge around the main themes of “Creative project management,” “Creativity management,” and “Management of creative projects,” and open several new avenues for research.