Case Studies on Project Management in Practice (Elgar Cases in Business and Management) - Hardcover

 
9781035311262: Case Studies on Project Management in Practice (Elgar Cases in Business and Management)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 1035311267 ISBN 13: 9781035311262
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing, 2025

Synopsis

This insightful book supports project management learning and competency through case studies drawn from a variety of industries and countries, utilising both academic theory and real-world examples. It addresses a growing need for relevant, timely, and diverse teaching and professional development resources. With global, multidisciplinary contributions from project management researchers, educators, and practitioners, this book provides unique insights into the factors that can impact project management challenges, strategies, and success.



Key Features:

  • 16 cases from different industries and regions discussed, offering a broad perspective on project management practices
  • Pedagogical notes for each case, including teaching plans, reflective questions, and suggested activities for instructors
  • Balanced exploration of the technical, interpersonal, and strategic dimensions of project management competencies.
  • Divided into three main sections, each aligned with the PMI Talent TriangleŽ framework, focusing on Ways of Working, Power Skills, and Business Acumen.



Providing readers with a rich and diverse learning experience, Case Studies on Project Management in Practice is an essential tool for students, academics and professionals of project management, as well as those in the fields of organisational behaviour and innovation, and strategic management.

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About the Author

Edited by Alejandro Romero-Torres, Full Professor, School of Management, Université du Québec ŕ Montréal, Canada, Shankar Sankaran, Professor, School of the Built Environment, Faculty of Design, University of Technology Sydney, Australia and Joseph Griffin, Teaching Professor, College of Professional Studies, Northeastern University, USA

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Publisher
Edward Elgar Publishing
Publication date
2025
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1035311267
ISBN 13 
9781035311262
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
246
Editor
Romero-Torres Alejandro, Sankaran Shankar, Griffin Joseph