Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to highlight the need of a methodological training framework for project management office personnel. Design/methodology/approach – Working closely with hi tech corporations whose main line of business is based on projects, the paper presents an...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to raise awareness of the need to understand the differences between management and leadership within the project environment. Design/methodology/approach – First stage research involved data analysis from forum, workshops, group to one, one to one...

Purpose – In the 1990s project management was a growing area, now it is almost impossible to go to any organization where there is not a project. This growth has been so fast that many people find themselves in charge of projects, with none of the special skills required. This paper aims to...

The effective integration of on‐the‐job development with off‐the‐job training does not happen often, but when it does the effects can be dramatic. To realise this strategy one company, Kingsway, recognised a need to make a major investment in the development of managerial talent. A bold...

Reports on the reasons for failure in IT applications. Looks at typical cases of failure and defines success factors. Concludes that a range of human and technical factors interplay together, to produce project failure. Offers general guidance for project success, with emphasis on management and...

Examines project management and project work, and the tools and techniques used. Claims these tools and techniques have largely failed to deliver. Details Herrmann′s framework for testing individuals′ preferred ways and modes of thinking in order to forecast their likely behaviours and...

Describes a process of management learning and development involving over 100 senior public sector managers in the States of Guernsey and covering a period of six years. Details the programme’s content and action learning approach which had much in common with many other management development...

Too many projects are started without sufficient definition or direction, with project managers hoping that matters will clarify as the project progresses. In many cases, this results in a significant amount of rework, pushing the project beyond time and budget limits. This article provides a...

Purpose This paper aims to design and develop a management game in the field of construction project management so that by playing the game, the required level of knowledge, skills, capabilities and overall project management competencies in individuals will be promoted. Also, player’s...