Short description:

This book examines the latest best practices in international program and project management, offering invaluable insights across various industries. Edited by renowned experts, this book brings together a diverse range of case studies and research from leading scholars and practitioners worldwide. From a detailed macro-environmental analysis of contemporary project management to exploring the complexities of AI project management, each chapter highlights critical strategies, tools, and methodologies needed to tackle today's evolving challenges in program and project management. Topics such as ISO standards, ISO 21502, project management body of knowledge (PMBOK), risk management in high-complexity environments, stakeholder management, and agile business intelligence projects are discussed through practical case studies from industries ranging from fintech and biopharmaceuticals to public administration. This book is an essential resource for project managers, researchers, and industry professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of global project management dynamics and apply cutting-edge approaches across sectors.

Chapter 7 is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com.

Long description:

This book examines the latest best practices in international program and project management, offering invaluable insights across various industries. Edited by renowned experts, this book brings together a diverse range of case studies and research from leading scholars and practitioners worldwide. From a detailed macro-environmental analysis of contemporary project management to exploring the complexities of AI project management, each chapter highlights critical strategies, tools, and methodologies needed to tackle today's evolving challenges in program and project management. Topics such as ISO standards, ISO 21502, project management body of knowledge (PMBOK), risk management in high-complexity environments, stakeholder management, and agile business intelligence projects are discussed through practical case studies from industries ranging from fintech and biopharmaceuticals to public administration. This book is an essential resource for project managers, researchers, and industry professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of global project management dynamics and apply cutting-edge approaches across sectors.

Chapter 7 is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com.

Table 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 Globalised 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.