Megaproject Management: Lessons on Risk and Project Management from the Big Dig
- ISBN-10
- 1118416341
- ISBN-13
- 9781118416341
- Category
- Business & Economics
- Pages
- 496
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2013-06-21
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons
- Author
- Virginia A. Greiman
Description
Project management lessons learned on the Big Dig, America'sbiggest megaproject, by a core member responsible for its dailyoperations In Megaproject Management, a central member of the BigDig team reveals the numerous risks, challenges, andaccomplishments of the most complex urban infrastructure project inthe history of the United States. Drawing on personal experienceand interviews with project engineers, executive oversightcommission officials, and core managers, the author, a formerdeputy counsel and risk manager for the Big Dig, develops newinsights as she describes the realities of day-to-day management ofthe project from a project manager's perspective. The book incorporates both theory and practice and is thereforehighly recommended to policymakers, academics, and projectmanagement practitioners. Focusing on lessons learned, thisinsightful coursebook presents the Big Dig as a massive case studyin the management of risk, cost, and schedule, particularly theinterrelation of technical, legal, political, and social factors.It provides an analysis of the difficulties in managingmegaprojects during each phase and over the life span of theproject, while delivering useful lessons on why projects go wrongand what can be done to prevent project failure. It also offers newideas to enhance project management performance and innovation inour global society. This unique guide: Defines megaproject characteristics and frameworks Reviews the Big Dig's history, stakeholders, andgovernance Examines the project's management scope, scheduling, and costmanagement—including project delays and cost overruns Analyzes the Big Dig's risk management and qualitymanagement Reveals how to build a sustainable project through integrationand change introduction
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