Project Management for Engineering, Business, and Technology

""This book uses a systems view of project management that is very important at these challenging times as projects are being used to deal with systemic problems faced by our precious planet such as sustainable development and climate change that has received extra attention in its sixth edition. The book’s coverage goes beyond engineering, business and technology to the application of projects to a wide variety of applications in a ‘projectified society’. The latest edition clearly points out how the contents of the book align with a variety of knowledge areas and methodologies advocated by prominent peak bodies of project management making it also a valuable resource to project management professionals."" — Shankar Sankaran, University of Technology Sydney, Australia, and President International Society for the Systems Sciences “This textbook is a standout resource in the field of project management. It masterfully blends theoretical frameworks with practical application, offering an accessible and insightful guide that is rich with real-world insights. It is an indispensable reference for students and professionals aiming to excel in engineering, business, or technology-driven projects.” — Edyta Kostanek, Lecturer in Project Management and Deputy Programme Director for BSc Information Management for Business, UCL, UK. ""As a Professor who has taught Project Engineering for the last 14 years, I have also performed large scale Project Engineering throughout my first career (over 20 years) in Aerospace, Defense and Information Technology. When deciding on a textbook for my graduate Project Engineering class, I looked long and hard. I wasn’t finding what I was looking for and was going to write my own, until I found Project Management for Engineering, Business and Technology. This is the textbook I would have written. It is robust, complete and easy to follow. The graphics, charts and figures are all very descriptive and real.... I highly recommend this textbook for anyone teaching Engineering, Business or Technology Project Management/Engineering. I also recommend it as a ‘keeper’ for students who will be guiding projects in the future."" — Mark Calabrese, University of Central Florida, USA “As a postgraduate lecturer, I find Project Management for Engineering, Business and Technology to be a comprehensive and indispensable resource. The numerous and detailed case studies offer relatable, real-world insights that are not only beneficial for students but also intriguing for experienced project managers looking to deepen their understanding. I highly recommend this book for anyone serious about mastering project management in engineering and technology.” — Taryn Bond-Barnard, Stellenbosch University, South Africa. ""Project Management for Engineering, Business and Technology is one of the most comprehensive textbooks in the field. Nicholas and Steyn explain the matter in a readable and easy-to-understand way, illustrated with interesting examples. The authors combine the ‘hard matter’ of project management with relevant behavioural aspects. Overall, a useful work for anyone new to the field or as reference for the more advanced project manager."" — Martijn Leijten, Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands ""Project management is essential for successfully achieving project objectives. Projects inherently bring about change, and effective project management is the best way to navigate that change. This book aims to inspire readers to engage with and participate in the evolution of project management and the management of projects."" — Benita Zulch, University of Pretoria, South Africa “Project Management for Engineering, Business and Technology is a very comprehensive textbook that addresses project management across all industries. This text book has the potential to be used as a tool to close the gap between the academia and the industry. This is done using real use case studies that reflect real scenarios from the industry. Thus, the textbook is suitable for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students interested in project management as well as it can be used as a referencing point by practicing project managers across various industries.” — Ramona Trestian, Associate Professor, Design Engineering and Mathematics Department, Middlesex