Case Studies on Project Management in Practice

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 Triangle® 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.

Edited by Alejandro Romero-Torres, Full Professor, School of Management, Université du Québec à 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