Global Business Management Consultants
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Formerly | Business Management Consultants (BMC) |
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| Industry | Management consulting |
| Founded 📆 | 1985 |
| Founder 👔 | Thomas G. Johns |
| Headquarters 🏙️ | Houston, Texas |
Area served 🗺️ | International |
Key people | George Merguerian - Murat Özbilen - Gavin Oh - Anthony Eve |
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| Divisions | North America - Europe - SEMEA - Asia Pacific |
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Global Business Management Consultants (GBMC), formerly known as Business Management Consultants (BMC), is an international management consulting firm specializing in project management, organizational development, executive education, and leadership consulting.[1]
The firm is principally associated with the work of its founder, Thomas G. Johns, who developed the Project Management Method (PMM), a project management framework described in NASA publications and peer-reviewed academic literature.[2][3][1]
Johns' work on the Project Management Method was published in the International Journal of Project Management and included in NASA's Issues in NASA Program and Project Management publication series, where he is identified as President of Business Management Consultants.[2][1]
History
Business Management Consultants (BMC) was founded by management consultant Thomas G. Johns in Houston, Texas. The firm specialized in project management consulting, executive education, organizational development, and management training.[1]
During the 1990s, Johns developed the Project Management Method (PMM), a management framework intended to improve organizational performance through executive sponsorship, customer focus, cross-functional teamwork, and project-based management.[3][1]
The methodology received academic attention through a series of publications in the International Journal of Project Management and was also documented in NASA's Issues in NASA Program and Project Management publication series. In NASA Special Publication SP-6101, Johns authored the chapter The Project Management Method, where he was identified as President of Business Management Consultants.[2]
During the following decades the company expanded its consulting and executive education activities internationally and adopted the name Global Business Management Consultants (GBMC).[4]
Project Management Method
The Project Management Method (PMM) is a project management framework developed by Thomas G. Johns while serving as President of Business Management Consultants. The methodology focuses on integrating organizational leadership, executive sponsorship, customer requirements, and cross-functional teamwork into project delivery.[2][3]
According to Johns, organizations increasingly accomplish strategic objectives through projects rather than traditional functional structures. PMM therefore emphasizes the alignment of executive management, project teams, and organizational support systems to improve project performance and organizational effectiveness.[1]
A central principle of PMM is that successful project management depends not only on technical planning and control, but also on organizational behavior, leadership commitment, communication, and shared accountability across functional boundaries.[3]
The methodology also introduced the concept of an Executive Management Committee, responsible for providing governance, strategic direction, organizational support, and the removal of barriers affecting project teams. Johns argued that executive leadership should actively participate in establishing a project-oriented organizational culture rather than limiting its role to oversight and resource allocation.[1]
PMM was described by Johns in the chapter The Project Management Method, published in NASA's Issues in NASA Program and Project Management (NASA Special Publication SP-6101). The methodology was subsequently expanded through peer-reviewed articles published in the International Journal of Project Management.[2][3][1]
Founder
Thomas G. Johns is an American management consultant, author, and project management practitioner. He founded Business Management Consultants (BMC) and served as its President, leading the firm's work in project management consulting, executive education, and organizational development.[2][1]
Johns is best known for developing the Project Management Method (PMM), a management framework designed to integrate executive leadership, organizational support, and cross-functional project teams. The methodology was presented in NASA's Issues in NASA Program and Project Management publication series and further developed through peer-reviewed publications in the International Journal of Project Management.[2][3][1]
According to the author biography published with his 1999 article in the International Journal of Project Management, Johns previously worked at Bell Telephone Laboratories and the Battelle Memorial Institute. He also served on the faculty of Management Centre Europe in Brussels and taught project management courses for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).[1]
Johns authored several publications on project management and organizational development, including:
- The Project Management Method (NASA Special Publication SP-6101)
- Managing the Behavior of People Working in Teams: Applying the Project Management Method (International Journal of Project Management, 1995)
- On Creating Organizational Support for the Project Management Method (International Journal of Project Management, 1999)
His publications focus on organizational behavior, executive leadership, customer-oriented project management, and the development of project-based organizations.[2][3][1]
Publications
The work of Business Management Consultants has been documented primarily through publications authored by its founder, Thomas G. Johns. His publications focus on organizational project management, executive leadership, project team behavior, and the organizational structures required to support project-based enterprises.[2][3][1]
Selected publications
- Johns, Thomas G. (1994). "The Project Management Method". In Issues in NASA Program and Project Management. NASA Special Publication SP-6101.[2]
- Johns, Thomas G. (1995). "Managing the Behavior of People Working in Teams: Applying the Project Management Method". International Journal of Project Management. 13 (1): 15–22.[3]
- Johns, Thomas G. (1999). "On Creating Organizational Support for the Project Management Method". International Journal of Project Management. 17 (1): 47–53.[1]
The publications describe the principles of the Project Management Method (PMM), including executive sponsorship, customer-oriented project management, organizational governance, and the role of cross-functional project teams in achieving strategic objectives.[3][1]
Influence and recognition
The Project Management Method (PMM) developed by Thomas G. Johns was presented in NASA's Issues in NASA Program and Project Management publication series as part of the agency's efforts to document management practices and lessons learned in large-scale programmes.[2][5]
Johns' work on the Project Management Method was also published in the International Journal of Project Management, the official journal of the International Project Management Association (IPMA). His publications examined organizational behaviour in project teams, executive sponsorship, governance structures, and the organizational support required for project-based management.[3][1]
The 1999 article On Creating Organizational Support for the Project Management Method expanded the methodology by describing organizational governance models intended to improve executive participation in project management and strengthen alignment between strategic objectives and project execution.[1]
The Project Management Method has been referenced through academic indexing services including EconBiz, providing bibliographic documentation of Johns' contributions to project management literature.[6]
Legacy
Business Management Consultants is primarily associated with the development of the Project Management Method (PMM), a management framework introduced by Thomas G. Johns during the 1990s. The methodology combines project management practices with organizational development, executive leadership, and customer-focused management principles.[2][3][1]
Unlike traditional project management approaches that focus primarily on planning and control, PMM emphasizes organizational culture, executive commitment, cross-functional collaboration, and the integration of project teams with strategic business objectives.[3][1]
Johns continued to refine the methodology through academic publications and professional consulting activities. His work has been documented in NASA publications and peer-reviewed project management literature, where PMM is presented as an organizational framework for improving project performance through executive sponsorship and organizational support.[2][1]
Business Management Consultants subsequently adopted the name Global Business Management Consultants (GBMC), reflecting the company's continued focus on international consulting, executive education, and organizational capability development.[4]
Leadership
Over the course of its history, Global Business Management Consultants has worked with an international network of management consultants, executive educators, and project management practitioners.
Notable consultants associated with the company have included:
- Murat Özbilen – Executive consultant in organizational transformation, project management, and executive education.[4]
- George Merguerian – International management consultant and executive educator specializing in leadership development and strategic change.[4]
- Anthony Eve – Consultant in project leadership, programme management, and organizational capability development.[4]
- Dave Atkins – Consultant in project management and executive development.[4]
- Gavin Oh – Consultant specializing in leadership, organizational development, and executive education.[4]
Activities
Global Business Management Consultants provides consulting and executive education services in the fields of project management, programme management, portfolio management, organizational development, strategic execution, and leadership development.[4]
The company's consulting activities are based on the Project Management Method (PMM), which integrates project governance, executive leadership, organizational support, and customer-focused project delivery.[3][1]
In addition to consulting engagements, the company has developed executive education programmes and professional training courses covering project management, organizational transformation, leadership, and strategic management.[4]
The firm's methodology has emphasized the importance of aligning executive management with project execution through governance structures, organizational capability development, and cross-functional collaboration.[1]
Methodology
Global Business Management Consultants applies a consulting approach that combines project management with organizational development and executive leadership. Rather than focusing solely on project planning and control, the firm's methodology emphasizes organizational alignment, executive sponsorship, governance, and customer-focused project delivery.[3][1]
The methodology is based on the principle that successful projects require active participation from executive management in establishing organizational structures that enable project teams to perform effectively. According to Thomas G. Johns, project success depends not only on technical competence but also on leadership commitment, communication, and organizational support.[1]
The consulting framework promotes collaboration across functional departments, encouraging organizations to integrate project teams with business strategy through clearly defined governance structures and executive oversight. Cross-functional teamwork, accountability, and customer satisfaction are identified as key components of the approach.[3]
The Project Management Method also advocates continuous organizational learning through executive education, management development, and structured project governance, with the objective of improving organizational capability and long-term project performance.[2][1]
Contributions to project management
Business Management Consultants is principally associated with the development of the Project Management Method (PMM), a management framework created by Thomas G. Johns that combines project management practices with organizational development and executive leadership.[2][3]
The methodology emphasizes that successful project delivery depends not only on technical planning and control but also on executive sponsorship, organizational culture, governance, customer orientation, and collaboration across functional departments.[3][1]
Johns argued that executive management should play an active role in creating organizational structures capable of supporting project teams throughout the project life cycle. This approach was presented as an alternative to traditional project management models that primarily focused on scheduling, budgeting, and technical control.[1]
The Project Management Method was documented in NASA's Issues in NASA Program and Project Management publication series and further developed through articles published in the International Journal of Project Management, contributing to discussions on organizational project management during the 1990s.[2][3][1]
See also
- Project management
- Organizational development
- Executive education
- Strategic management
- Program management
- Portfolio management
- International Project Management Association
- Project Management Institute
References
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18 1.19 1.20 1.21 1.22 1.23 1.24 1.25 1.26 1.27 1.28 Johns, Thomas G. (1999). "On Creating Organizational Support for the Project Management Method". International Journal of Project Management. Elsevier. 17 (1): 47–53. doi:10.1016/S0263-7863(97)00062-8. Retrieved 2 August 2026.
- ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.15 2.16 Johns, Thomas G. (1994). "The Project Management Method". Issues in NASA Program and Project Management. NASA Special Publication SP-6101. National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Retrieved 2 August 2026. Search this book on
- ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.13 3.14 3.15 3.16 3.17 3.18 Johns, Thomas G. (1995). "Managing the Behavior of People Working in Teams: Applying the Project Management Method". International Journal of Project Management. Elsevier. 13 (1): 15–22. doi:10.1016/0263-7863(95)95701-E. Retrieved 2 August 2026.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 "History". Global Business Management Consultants. Retrieved 2 August 2026.
- ↑ "Program Management Bibliography". NASA Headquarters Library. Retrieved 2 August 2026.
- ↑ "On Creating Organizational Support for the Project Management Method". EconBiz. Retrieved 2 August 2026.
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