Project Management for European, Asian and African Practitioners-Theory and Technique Examples in Selected Professions

This book bridges the gap between theory and practice, offering a rich exploration of project management practices across Europe, Asia, and Africa. This book presents a collection of cutting-edge research and case studies that illustrate the application of project management principles in various industries and regions. Through contributions from global scholars and practitioners, this book covers a wide range of topics, from the rise of hybrid project management methodologies to the challenges of managing public projects, to the role of artificial intelligence in multicultural leadership. Key themes include decision-making, critical thinking, resilience in collaborative R&D, and project management in emerging markets such as Africa and Asia's tiger economies. This book is designed for project managers, researchers, and professionals who want to understand the unique challenges and opportunities of managing projects in diverse cultural and economic contexts. By examining case studies and research from around the globe, readers will gain valuable insights into how to apply project management techniques in real-world scenarios.

List of contents

Chapter 1 Bridging Theory and Practice: A Global Perspective on Project Management for Europe, Asia, and Africa.- Chapter 2 The Rise of Hybrid Project Management Approaches and Methodologies: Prioritizing Competency Development.- Chapter 3. Decision-making, Critical Thinking and Confidence:  A Systematic Literature Review of How Organizations can Develop These skills in Early-career Project Managers.- Chapter 4. The Project Manager of Tomorrow: Knowledge and Competencies for a Globalized and Digital Future.- Chapter 5. Public Project Scheduling and Budgeting: Challenges and Proposal of a Research Path Toward an Improvement.- Chapter 6. Project Management: The New Frontiers of Opportunities in Africa with Specific Country-based Case Studies.- Chapter 7. Responsible Innovation Project Management: Between Resilience and Sustainability in the African Context.- Chapter 8. Cultural Embedding Through Social Media: Case Studies of Community Engagement in Four Megaprojects in India.- Chapter 9. Technical Modifications Instigated by Local Government Authorities in Design and Build Road Projects: A Case Study in the State of Qatar.- Chapter 10. Asia's Tiger Economies and Beyond: Project Management Views from Asian Institutions...etc.

Product details

• Assisted by: David Strang (Editor), Narasimha Rao Vajjhala (Editor), Kenneth David Strang (Editor), Narasimha Rao Vajjhala (Editor)
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 22.02.2025
• EAN: 9783031778056
• ISBN: 978-3-0-3177805-6
• No. of pages: 303
• Dimensions: 155 mm x 21 mm x 235 mm
• Weight: 596 g
• Illustrations: XVIII, 303 p. 32 illus., 19 illus. in color.
• Series: Information Systems Engineering and Management
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > General, dictionaries; Projektmanagement, Künstliche Intelligenz, Globalization, communication strategies, diversity and inclusion, Project management, Information Technology, Data Engineering, Computational Intelligence, Professional Landscapes, Global Best Practices, Cross-Continental Collaborations, Hybrid Methodologies, Infrastructure Development, Socio-cultural Dynamics, Industry-Specific Techniques, Real-world Case Studies, Multi-Regional Projects, Tailored Strategies