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An exploratory study of project success with tools, software and methods.
(2012)
Purpose-The purpose of this paper is to examine the relationships between project delivery success factors, project management tools, software, and methods. Design/methodology/approach – A statistical analysis was undertaken ...
From Burnout to Engagement in Project Managers.
(2014)
Workplaces are hypercompetitive and stressful environments. Stress and burnout affect bio-psycho-social-spiritual aspects of quality of life and the spillover effects disturb home and workplace dynamics. Project managers ...
A Case Study on Project Lessons Learned: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly.
(2008-08-08)
This paper reviews the literature on lessons learned and presents findings from an exploratory case study of mega projects in the oil and gas industry. Based on the meta-level analysis of interviews, the findings indicate ...
Promoting spiritual intelligence and values in business education: A holistic model for enhancing individual engagement towards sustainability.
(2012)
This paper introduces a holistic model to enable business education students to become more engaged citizens. The model is based on four learning outcomes: knowledge, competency development, values, and spiritual intelligence. ...
Workplace learning theories and perspectives: Re-thinking project learning practices.
(2010-05-22)
This paper examines workplace learning perspectives and relates them to project management reviews and communities of practice, both of which are social and relational processes. Findings indicate that the boundaries between ...
Multidisciplinary academic collaboration.
(2013-09-13)
Dr. Caroline Park (Centre for Nursing and Health Studies, Faculty of Health Disciplines), Dr. Cheryl Kier (Psychology, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences) and and Dr. Kam Jugdev (Faculty of Business) have been ...
A Content Analysis of The Project Management Body of Knowledge on Lessons Learned.
(2011-07-02)
We analyze the Project Management Institute’s body of knowledge guide in its portrayal of lessons learned in the knowledge areas. Then, we introduce readers to situated learning theory as a broader lens with which to examine ...
Advancing project and portfolio management research with strategic management theories on resources, competencies, and capabilities.
(2011-06-19)
Research within project management (PM) and project portfolio management (PPM) continues to evolve. In looking for suitable theoretical bases to apply to PM and PPM research, our panel members turn to the strategic management ...
Project management resources, resource development pathway typology, and the quest for competitive advantage.
(2007)
Increasingly, firms are turning to effective project management to help them achieve and retain a dominant position in the marketplace. Applying the Resource-Based View (RBV), this theoretical paper examines project ...
The “F” in Group Work: Managing the Free Rider Problem.
(2014-11-28)
We have all heard about the benefits of group work leading to a better product. However, we have also all experienced group work that has been frustrating, involved productivity losses and undermined teamwork. The literature ...