The Management of Complex Projects: A Relationship Approach

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Stephen Pryke (University College London) Hedley Smyth (University College London)

The Management of Complex Projects

A Relationship Approach

Stephen Pryke (University College London), Hedley Smyth (University College London)

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Wiley-Blackwell
25 October 2006

Project management; Construction industry

Value is added to projects through the relationships surrounding the client; the focus of this book is therefore the client as project, rather than the building on the ground. It shows how to create and maintain effective relationships between the client and the project team, as well as intra-coalition relationships

Students, academics and practitioners need to understand the changing nature of reforms from successive calls for change by the industry’s various clients and client groups. Project team network relationships are a function of mindsets, behaviour and competencies of individuals and The Management of Complex Projects: a relationship approach:

• Explores the relationship at the project interface: client-design team-contractor, stakeholders and supply chain relations

• Examines different concepts to the development and management of relationships; formation and maintenance issues

• Highlights some of the key issues that require development, both academically and through applied research.

Most project management books cover tools and techniques; this one covers the softer skills and shows how crucial good relationships are to the successful management of projects.

By: Stephen Pryke (University College London), Hedley Smyth (University College London)
Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 243mm, Width: 191mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 789g
ISBN: 9781405124317
ISBN 10: 1405124318
Pages: 328
Publication Date: 25 October 2006
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Stephen Pryke, Course Director; Hedley Smyth, Senior Lecturer - both teach on Masters Programmes (Project & Enterprise Management, Construction Economics & Management) at the Bartlett School, University College London

Reviews for The Management of Complex Projects: A Relationship Approach

[This book] can be understood as one important contribution in mapping and ultimately also managing the modern complex project that is characterized by a rapidly growing diversity of cultures, institutions and actors that underlie its complexity. (Building Research & Information, March 2009) It is a significant piece of work and should be viewed as a serious preface to study in this area. (Building Engineer)