Aimed specifically at MBA and EMBA students, Understanding Project Management
balances the reflective practice necessary to develop analytical skills and the
knowledge needed to utilize different tools and techniques in real world
situations. Author Gary Straw takes a unique approach to the study of project
management by emphasizing international aspects and dilemmas and global issues
relevant to the contemporary world. He also addresses change/dealing with the
unexpected and leadership within change and organizational management, taking
the "person" perspective to evaluate a range of project scenarios. By including
learning objectives, diagrams, activities, highlighted key points, annotated
further reading, and free online resources, this is an ideal book for
independent