International Project Management Practices (IPPM ISBN: 9783031802744) + Socio-Cultural Project Management Techniques (PM4P ISBN: 9783031778056): Springer-Nature (SN)
Overview: This book explores project management practices from an international standard and regional or cultural perspective.
Key Stakeholders: SN Switzerland (Authority); Mr. Thomas Ditzinger & Prof./Dr. Alvaro Rocha (Sponsors); Prof./Dr. Ken Strang (PM/Editor) & Prof./Dr. Rao Vajjhala (DPM1/Editor); Ms. Gayathri Sampathkumar (SN Production Assistant); Ms. Michela Castrica (SN Open Access Specialist); Sylvia Schneider (SN Product Team Lead); Project Team / Editorial Review Board (see Table of Contents below) 1PM means project manager, DPM refers to Deputy Project Manager.
BOOK TABLE OF CONTENTS
Project Management for European, Asian and African Practitioners—Theory and Technique Examples in Selected Professions (2025) ISBN: 978-3-031-77805-6 https://link.springer.com/book/9783031778056
Narasimha Rao Vajjhala, University of New York Tirana, Tirana, Albania (Editor)
Kenneth David Strang, W3-Research, NY, USA; University of the Cumberlands, KY, USA (Editor)
Preface Chapter
Kenneth David Strang, W3-Research, NY, USA; University of the Cumberlands, KY, USA
Narasimha Rao Vajjhala, University of New York Tirana, Albania (Corresponding Author)
Chapter 1
Bridging Theory and Practice: A Global Perspective on Project Management for Europe, Asia, and Africa
Kenneth David Strang, W3-Research, NY, USA; University of the Cumberlands, KY, USA
Narasimha Rao Vajjhala, University of New York Tirana, Albania (Corresponding Author)
Chapter 2
The Rise of Hybrid Project Management Approaches and Methodologies: Prioritizing Competency Development
France Desjardins, University of Chicoutimi, Québec, Canada
Nelson Rosamilha, Universidade Nove de Julho, São Paulo, Brazil (Corresponding Author)
Luciano Ferreira da Silva, Universidade Nove de Julho, São Paulo, Brazil
Chapter 3
Decision-making, Critical Thinking and Confidence: A Systematic Literature Review of How Organizations can Develop These skills in Early-career Project Managers
Jessica Borg, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia (Corresponding Author)
Christina Scott-Young, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia
Chapter 4
The Project Manager of Tomorrow: Knowledge and Competencies for a Globalized and Digital Future
Nelson Rosamilha, Universidade Nove de Julho, São Paulo, Brazil (Corresponding Author)
Luciano Ferreira da Silva, Universidade Nove de Julho, São Paulo, Brazil
Chapter 5
Public Project Scheduling and Budgeting: Challenges and Proposal of a Research Path Toward an Improvement
Pedro Fernandes da Anunciação, Business School, Polytechnic University, Setúbal, Portugal (Corresponding Author)
Ewa Marchwicka, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Management, Wrocław, Poland
Dorota Kuchta, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Management, Wrocław, Poland
Chapter 6
Project Management: The New Frontiers of Opportunities in Africa with Specific Country-based Case Studies
Oluwaseyi Adetoba, Kazakh British Technical University, Almaty, Kazakhstan (Corresponding Author)
Rajasekhara Mouly Potluri, Kazakh British Technical University, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Chapter 7
Responsible Innovation Project Management: Between Resilience and Sustainability in the African Context
Victor Mignenan, Faculty of Business Science and Technology, University of Moundou, Chad (Corresponding Author)
Chapter 8
Cultural Embedding Through Social Media: Case Studies of Community Engagement in Four Megaprojects in India
Johan Ninan, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geosciences, TU Delft, Delft, Netherlands (Corresponding Author)
Chapter 9
Technical Modifications Instigated by Local Government Authorities in Design and Build Road Projects: A Case Study in the State of Qatar
Chandana Jayalath, University of Vocational Technology, Sri Lanka (Corresponding Author)
Geethika Somaratna, University College of Batangala, Sri Lanka
Chapter 10
Asia's Tiger Economies and Beyond: Project Management Views from Asian Institutions
Nurul Asmak Md Lazim, Faculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Malaysia (Corresponding Author)
Sharifah Hafizah Syed Ariffin, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Malaysia
Zulkifli Khair, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Malaysia
Chapter 11
Turning around Leadership and Communication in Multicultural European Projects through Artificial Intelligence
Beatriz Olalla-Caballero, Pontifical University of Salamanca, Spain (Corresponding Author)
Chapter 12
Resilience in European R&D Collaborative Projects - A Complex Theory Framework Approach
Juan Augusto Nihoul, La Salle, Universidad Ramón Llull, Spain
Laurentiu Neamtu, La Salle, Universidad Ramón Llull, Spain
Francesc Miralles, La Salle, Universidad Ramón Llull, Spain (Corresponding Author)
Castro Fernández Juan Antonio, La Salle, Universidad Ramón Llull, Spain
Chapter 13
Digital Convergence: Strategic Project Management in Media Across Europe, Asia, and Africa
Priya Sachdeva, Amity University, Noida, India
Archan Mitra, Presidency University, Bangalore, India (Corresponding Author)
Chapter 14
Applying Project Management in a Large Academic Research Team Book Publication
Kenneth David Strang, W3-Research, NY, USA; University of the Cumberlands, KY, USA
Narasimha Rao Vajjhala, University of New York Tirana, Albania (Corresponding Author)
International Program and Project Management - Best Practices in Selected Industries (2025) ISBN: 9783031802744 https://link.springer.com/book/9783031802744
Kenneth David Strang, W3-Research, NY, USA; University of the Cumberlands, KY, USA (Editor)
Narasimha Rao Vajjhala, University of New York Tirana, Tirana, Albania (Editor)
Preface Chapter
Kenneth David Strang, W3-Research, NY, USA; University of the Cumberlands, KY, USA
Narasimha Rao Vajjhala, University of New York Tirana, Albania (Corresponding Author)
Chapter 1
Contemporary Project Management – A Macro Environmental Analysis
Md Lutfur Rahman, Tasmanian School of Business and Economics, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia
Desmond Ayentimi, Tasmanian School of Business and Economics, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia (Corresponding Author)
Mark Wickham, Tasmanian School of Business and Economics, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia
Kevin Swarts, Tasmanian School of Business and Economics, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia
Chapter 2
Brief Comparison of ISO 21500 Series to Predictive and Agile Approaches
Nelson Rosamilha, Universidade Nove de Julho (Uninove), São Paulo, Brazil (Corresponding Author)
Luciano Ferreira da Silva, Universidade Nove de Julho (Uninove), São Paulo, Brazil
Chapter 3
Understanding the Trade-off Between Efficiency and Value in Collaborative R&D Projects - A Complexity Theory Based Conceptual Framework
Francesc Miralles, La Salle, Ramon Llull University, Barcelona, Spain (Corresponding Author)
Juan Augusto Nihoul, La Salle, Ramon Llull University, Barcelona, Spain
Laurentiu Neamtu, La Salle, Ramon Llull University, Barcelona, Spain
Juan Antonio Castro-Fernández, La Salle, Ramon Llull University, Barcelona, Spain
Chapter 4
Simplified ISO 21502 Project Management Applied in a Fintech Case Study
Kenneth David Strang, W3-Research, NY, USA; University of the Cumberlands, KY, USA
Chapter 5
PMBOK® Challenges and Lessons Learned in the Quebec Public Administration: A Comparative Analysis with ISO 21502 Standard
France Desjardins, University of Chicoutimi, Quebec, Canada
Chapter 6
Simplified Stakeholder Management in Project Management: Biopharmaceutical Case Study
Kenneth David Strang, W3-Research, NY, USA; University of the Cumberlands, KY, USA
Chapter 7
Framework for Managing Artificial Intelligence (AI) Projects: Avoiding Harms, Losses, and Damages
Gloria Miller, Maxmetrics, Heidelberg, Germany
Chapter 8
An Exploratory Study of Project Team Agility in Business Intelligence & Analytics Projects using a Complex Adaptive Systems Lens
Mikhail Tsoy, Brandon University, Brandon, Manitoba, Canada (Corresponding Author)
Sandy Staples, Queen’s University, Kingston, Canada
Chapter 9
Fintech and Financial Inclusion – A Review of Risk Management Strategies
A Shruti, Biju Patnaik University of Technology, Odisha, India
Sreekumar, Rourkela Institute of Management Studies, Odisha, India (Corresponding Author)
Chapter 10
Spotlight on Public Administration and Project Management in Nigeria: Discovery of New Frontier through Emerging Trends and Technology
Ibrahim Hassan, Faculty of Management Sciences, Lagos State University, Lagos State, Nigeria (Corresponding Author)
Victoria Hunga, Faculty of Management Sciences, Lagos State University, Lagos State, Nigeria
Fatile Jacob. Faculty of Management Sciences, Lagos State University, Lagos State, Nigeria
Oluwaseyi Adetoba, Business School, Kazakh British Technical University, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Chapter 11
Project Risk Management (PRM) in Situations of High Complexity and Deep Uncertainty
Yuri Raydugin, Risk Services & Solutions Inc., Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Chapter 12
Incorporating Negative Values into the Simple Additive Weighting (SAW) under Uncertain Conditions: An Applications in Project Manager Selection Problem
Mohammad Azadfallah, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
Chapter 13
Human Resource Management in Project Management: Software Engineering Case Study
Kenneth David Strang, W3-Research, NY, USA; University of the Cumberlands, KY, USA
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Project Phases (Archived - project finished two weeks early on September 18, 2024 - transferred to SN for production):
Phase 1. Write chapter - use one of the templates below - choose A or B below (if you do not use a template, it will be rejected by Springer):
Phase 1 chapter deadline is May 30 - please upload ONLY the DOUBLE-BLINDED PDF with tables and images in there (for double-blind peer review phase) - choose A or B below:
Phase 2. Double-blind peer reviews [June - July, overlaps slightly with phase 1] - let us know if you want to review specific topics - choose A or B below:
Phase 3. Revisions [July - August] - final chapter due August 15 - upload: PDF (double-blinded); in "complemental archive files", zipped: DOCX + IMAGES + copyright agreement - choose A or B below:
Phase 4. Adjustments [August - September] - acceptances/rejections sent September 15 [you will be contacted to confirm everything, maybe to obtain your bio, photo if desired, and maybe to make more changes]
Phase 5. Production [September] - Ken & Rao will create the preface, and then handoff to Springer - please recommend two well-known PM industry people to create the forewords
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