Advanced Introduction to Megaprojects

Elgar Advanced Introductions provide accessible yet rigorous introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business, and law, with case studies of megaprojects from across the globe. They discuss how the creation of narratives can address uncertainty, the pros and cons of conventional and naturalistic decision-making approaches, and the importance of megaproject leadership engaging with stakeholders to create value effectively.

Format: Hardback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 13 September 2022
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd

Elgar Advanced Introductions are comprehensive and insightful overviews of significant domains in the social sciences, business, and law, authored by esteemed scholars worldwide. These introductions are meticulously crafted to be accessible while maintaining rigorous academic standards, providing concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with specific subject areas.

In a novel approach to understanding the management of megaprojects, this advanced introduction delves into the essential elements of "Why," "What," "Who," and "How." It is enriched with case studies of megaprojects from diverse global contexts, highlighting the fundamental challenges, strategies, and stakeholders involved. Throughout, the authors present key topics in an accessible manner, exploring why megaprojects are initiated, the obstacles they face, effective project marketing, and the management of stakeholder engagement. Additionally, the book investigates critical areas such as governance, social value creation, management, contractual considerations, and decision-making processes.

Key features of this advanced introduction include:

Discusses the role of narratives in addressing uncertainty in projects

Illustrates the advantages and disadvantages of conventional decision-making versus a naturalistic approach

Proposes a post-modernist approach to megaproject management, emphasizing flexibility, versatility, and ambidexterity

Emphasizes the importance of megaproject leadership engaging with stakeholders to align interests and create value effectively

This advanced introduction serves as a valuable resource for practitioners, particularly megaproject leaders, as well as academics specializing in megaproject studies, management studies, and project management. It also provides insights and knowledge to students engaged in project and management studies.

Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781800883314