scholarly journals Defining a Successful Project in Sustainable Project Management through Simulation—A Case Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (15) ◽  
pp. 8556
Author(s):  
Jagoda Mrzygłocka-Chojnacka ◽  
Stanisław Stanek ◽  
Dorota Kuchta
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Real World ◽  
Project Success ◽  
Final Analysis ◽  
Individual Project ◽  
Project Phases ◽  
The Right

Modern approaches to project management link project success both to sustainability and with the value delivered to project stakeholders. In the final analysis, it is the satisfaction of the identified stakeholders based on the sustainability principle which decides whether a project is successful or not. The value delivered to appropriate stakeholders has to be incorporated in the earliest phases of the project defining process. Otherwise, it may be too late to introduce changes which would allow the right value to be delivered to the right stakeholders. In this paper, we propose that a simulation is used in the phase of project definition to choose such implementation forms for individual project phases or tasks which would facilitate the delivery of the value expected by the stakeholders. Our approach also supports the process of agreeing (among the stakeholders) on the value expected from the project. We show, using a post-factum real-world project case, that the application of a simulation in the predictive project stage may considerably increase the probability of the project’s success.

Building excellence through the Agile Reengineering Performance Model (ARPM)

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 128-157 ◽  
Author(s):  
Antonella Petrillo ◽  
Gianpaolo Di Bona ◽  
Antonio Forcina ◽  
Alessandro Silvestri
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Performance Model ◽  
Process Reengineering ◽  
Production Lines ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Agile Approach ◽  
The Right

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to build a theoretic and practical framework, based on agile project management, to support the decision-making process in order to help companies in optimizing the reengineering production processes and improve management costs. Design/methodology/approach This paper seeks to propose an agile Reengineering Performance Model (ARPM) for managing projects of reengineering of processes and applies it in a real case study concerning a water bottling plant. Findings The proposed model should serve as a valuable tool to facilitate a successful business process reengineering design in the project management and intends to assist companies as they operate projects of transferring and optimizing production lines. Thanks to the use of ARPM tools, it is easy to modify the evolution of the project, with the possibility of extending or enhancing the application if necessary. Research limitations/implications The main limits of the ARPM model are: it requires close collaboration among team; it is rather intense for developers; and it is necessary flexibility to change course as needed and to ensure delivery of the right product. Practical implications The main implications of the authors’ work for research and business are to propose a structured methodological approach, rigorous but simple, suitable to implement in any companies. Originality/value The novelty of the approach is to apply the agile approach not for software development but in a manufacturing company.

Teaching Real-World Issues: Comparison of Written versus Annotated Still Image Case Study

1995 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-53 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chetan S. Sankar ◽  
Scott W. Kramer ◽  
Kamal Hingorani
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Project Management ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Real World ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Still Images ◽  
Still Image ◽  
Project Site ◽  
Management Issues

A well-accepted method of bringing real-world issues to students is the use of case studies. This method was modified by bringing a manager to the classroom electronically using two picture phone systems. The project manager presented current issues from the project site with the help of still images. Students and the manager interacted using speakerphones. This article compares the effectiveness of the two methods, written case studies and information technology based case studies, for teaching project management issues. The effectiveness of both methods were evaluated based on the four constructs of useful, challenging, clear, and attractive. A survey instrument was administered at the end of each case study and the responses were analyzed. The information technology based method was found to be more useful, attractive and challenging than the written case studies. The students preferred the new method irrespective of their GPA or their work experience. Their written comments in addition to the statistical results suggest that this method exposed the students to important issues in project management.

scholarly journals A projektmenedzsment szervezeti háttere

2009 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 63-67
Author(s):  
Gabriella Keczer
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Development Project ◽  
Infrastructure Development ◽  
Matrix Structure ◽  
Individual Project ◽  
Environmental Infrastructure

One of the key conditions of successful project management is finding the most effective organizational solution. A project can be managed either in our organization (in functional or matrix structure, or by creating an individual project unit), or we can contract with another company. In my paper I summarize and evaluate these organizational solutions on the basis of its literature, and I present a case study: the organizational background of an environmental infrastructure development project in Szeged.

LOOKING FOR PROJECT SUCCESS IN INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS: HOW CAN WE ACHIEVE IT?

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Konrad Spang ◽  
Heinz Ehrbar ◽  
Ahmed Elbaz
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Time Delays ◽  
Project Success ◽  
Success Factor ◽  
Infrastructure Projects ◽  
Cost Overruns ◽  
Gotthard Base Tunnel ◽  
Long Duration ◽  
Definition Of

Even though the main aim of project management (PM) is to assure successful projects, the PM literature still lacks a clear definition of project success (PS), since it highly depends on the stakeholders' expectations and the point in time in which the project was evaluated. In this context and due to their specialties e.g. long duration or a large number of stakeholders, the infrastructure projects are subjected to time delays and cost overruns and therefore, criticized in the society and described as failed or unsuccessful projects. This paper hypothesizes the need to adapt our PM approach to follow more systemic methods and presents the main principles of systematic project management (SPM) as a success factor (SF) for infrastructure projects. In addition, a case study about the Gotthard Base Tunnel is presented to verify the literature findings.

Project Management for Information Technology (IT): Design of an anticipated IT project that would contribute to the achievement of the strategic goals of an organization - a case study of Water Resources Commission (WRC), Ghana

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 117-129
Author(s):  
Francis Kwadade-Cudjoe
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Project Management ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Key Success Factors ◽  
National Organizations ◽  
Strategic Goals ◽  
The Right ◽  
Tools And Techniques ◽  
Roll Out

Project management is the application of knowledge, skills, tools and techniques applied to project activities in order to roll out products / services to meet / exceed the needs and expectations of stakeholders. Project management has been popular within the Information Technology department of organizations for quite some time, and the approach for tackling the tasks involved is demanding. In that sense, getting the right and qualified human resource for handling such projects is one of the key success factors, for achieving results. Really dedicated and experienced IT professionals are scarce globally, and as the profession is also quite new to most people, there is a shortage of staff. In addition is the fear of not achieving objectives / goals if one ventures into it. However, with globalization being the norm currently, and multi-national organizations spreading / moving out to countries with less / cheaper labour costs, there is the need to get people to specialize in handling projects successfully. Executing IT projects successfully is the bane of most organizations, as the activities are technical and, in addition involve huge costs of expenditures.

scholarly journals Ranking the Factors that Influence the Construction Project Success: the Jordanian Perspective

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (3.32) ◽  
pp. 97
Author(s):  
Ghanim A. Bakr ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Project Success ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Construction Project ◽  
Previous Experience ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
The Right ◽  
High Level

Project success is what must be done for the project to be acceptable to the client, stakeholders and end-users who will be affected by the project. The study of project success and the critical success factors (CSFs) are the means adopted to improve the effectiveness of project.This research is conducted in an effort to identify which factors influence the success of project accomplishment in Jordan. This study has selected, through an extensive literature review and interviews, (83) factors categorized into (7) main groups that the questionnaire respondents were required to score. The responses from 66 professionals with an average of 15 years of experience in different types of construction projects in Jordan were collected and analyzed using SPSS and the most important factors for success for various success criteria are presented depending on the relative importance index to rank the categories. The research revealed the significant groups of factors are: factors related to Client , factors related to Contractor’s, factors related to Project Manager (PM), and factors related to Project management. In addition the top ten sub factors are: Assertion of the client towards short time of the project, availability of skilled labor, Assertion of the client towards high level of the quality, capability of the client in taking risk, previous experience of the PM in similar projects, previous experience of the contractor in similar projects, decision making by the client/ the client’s representative at the right time, assertion of client towards low cost of project, experience in project management in previous projects, and flow of the information among parties. The findings of this study might be useful to construction project participants in taking decisions leading to successful finishing of construction projects in Jordan. 

PROJECT MANAGERS' RESPONSIBILITIES IN MULTIDISCIPLINARY COLLABORATION PROJECTS: A CASE STUDY IN EDUCATION

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Silvia Mazzetto
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Project Success ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Project Manager ◽  
The Other ◽  
Close Correspondence ◽  
Collaborative Project ◽  
Multidisciplinary Collaboration ◽  
College Of Engineering

The success of a project is not only built upon the performance of the team involved but also on the contribution of the project manager and the other participants such as the client, stakeholders, consultant, suppliers, and authorizing bodies. In particular, the project managers' contribution in coordinating and leading the participants is fundamental to the project success. The research hypothesis addressed in this paper is to investigate how a multidisciplinary collaboration experience between two departments, using a Work-Based Learning (WBL) method, can improve students' training while handling responsibilities in project management. This paper presents a practical approach to the teaching of Project Management, based on multidisciplinary collaboration protocol developed by the College of Engineering at Qatar University. Collaboration between two Project Management courses was repeated for two years, involving students of both disciplines in a joint assignment (a collaborative project). During the experience, the project managers' responsibilities were analyzed and evaluated by the students. Outcomes of the study show that because there is a close correspondence between project manager's skills, interpersonal action, and readiness to take responsibility, the success of a project is strongly influenced by the capabilities of its leader. The paper meditates on the contribution of the multidisciplinary experience in developing students' capabilities and responsibilities when working on a collaborative project, improving entrepreneurship's performance and building new ways of collaboration in higher education.

Qualitative Case Study Research Design

2015 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-45 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Tetnowski
Keyword(s):  
Research Design ◽  
Real World ◽  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Study Research

Qualitative case study research can be a valuable tool for answering complex, real-world questions. This method is often misunderstood or neglected due to a lack of understanding by researchers and reviewers. This tutorial defines the characteristics of qualitative case study research and its application to a broader understanding of stuttering that cannot be defined through other methodologies. This article will describe ways that data can be collected and analyzed.

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