Managing ERP Implementation Failure: A Project Management Perspective

The Events Management sector has been a new fast-growing trend that links tourism, business, and leisure together (Getz, 1997). Traditionally, all events were mainly focused on financial benefits. However, the recent trend reflects a broader vision based on sustainable (social, cultural, envi- ronmental and economic) issues. The term ‘Green Events’ became a new trend in events; usually sponsored and organized by local authorities that try to educate visitors and the local community towards more sustainable behaviours through the integration of sustainable tools during the plan- ning, organisation, and management processes to reduce potential adverse effects resulting from the limited focus on the financial objectives.

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The Giza pyramid: learning from this megaproject

Journal of Management History ◽

10.1108/jmh-11-2018-0061 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 25 (3) ◽

pp. 364-383 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Chris Procter ◽

Mark Kozak-Holland

Keyword(s):

Project Management ◽

Design Methodology ◽

Ancient Egypt ◽

Ancient History ◽

Recent Discussion ◽

Content Type ◽

Management Perspective ◽

Great Pyramid ◽

Many Sources ◽

Learning From History

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate the contemporary relevance of the management of the Great Pyramid of Giza project. Design/methodology/approach The paper uses evidence from the literature from many disciplines concerning both the objectives and construction of the pyramid. It relates this to recent discussion concerned with the issues faced in megaproject management, which are core to the discussion of success and failure. Findings The analysis shows the significance of the “break-fix model” of megaproject management and how having a sequence of megaprojects builds management through a learning process. It demonstrates the significance of innovation arising from the experience of previous projects in solving major technical challenges and illustrates the importance of the organisation and ethical management of a substantial workforce. Research limitations/implications There is very limited reliable documentary evidence from the time of the construction of Giza (c.2560 BCE). Many sources concerning ancient Egypt are still widely contested. However, the use of research from a combination of disciplines demonstrates the relevance of the project and the importance of learning from history to contemporary project management. Originality/value The authors believe that this is the first paper to analyse the Giza pyramid project from a project management perspective. This was arguably the most significant construction project of ancient history and the paper explains the lessons, which can be learned, which are very significant to today’s megaprojects.

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How Project Management Overlaps with Lean Six Sigma

International Journal of Productivity Management and Assessment Technologies ◽

10.4018/ijpmat.2018070103 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

pp. 39-55 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Brian J. Galli

Keyword(s):

Project Management ◽

Six Sigma ◽

Vital Role ◽

Lean Six Sigma ◽

Successful Implementation ◽

Customer Requirements ◽

Project Outcomes ◽

Management Concepts ◽

Management Perspective ◽

Six Sigma Methodology

This article seeks to discuss how project management can help the Lean Six Sigma methodology impact project outcomes. It is found that projects managers play a vital role in the successful implementation of the LSS tools and on meeting customer requirements. This article analyzes and identifies the factors and constraints that projects face with the implementation of Lean Six Sigma methodology within the project management perspective. Further, this study provides a comparative analysis of different studies based on LSS tools and analyzes their applicability in different industries. This study found that there is a strong need for project management concepts and tools in the LSS methodology and vice versa. The article also identifies specific concepts and tools of project management that can help to improve the likelihood of success of LSS projects and initiatives. This article discusses how these project specific concepts and tools can be effectively used in LSS environments.

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