Journey towards best practices in acting on early warning signs in complex projects within a Russian context
International Journal of Managing Projects in Business
ISSN: 1753-8378
Article publication date: 7 September 2015
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to provide a summary report and reflect on a recently passed PhD thesis (Sharaborova, 2014b) related to project management topics.
Design/methodology/approach
This paper focussed on narrative reflection upon the completed doctoral journey.
Findings
This paper presents the thesis findings, the research models, the guide in dealing with the early warning signs that developed as a result of this research and the contribution made to theory and practice.
Research limitations/implications
Limitations of the research and the perspectives of the further diffusion of the research findings are considered.
Originality/value
This TRN is a PhD candidate’s point of view as well as the opinions of the scientific research supervisors about the doctoral study and its outcome. The paper could be useful for novice researchers who wish to conduct their research and did not yet make a decision.
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Acknowledgements
A copy of the thesis can be obtained from the URL http://researchbank.rmit.edu.au/view/rmit:161157 also, readers can contact the researcher and to obtain detailed information on the desired topic from sharaborova@hotmail.com
Citation
Sharaborova, G., Walker, D.H.T. and Gilbert, G. (2015), "Journey towards best practices in acting on early warning signs in complex projects within a Russian context", International Journal of Managing Projects in Business, Vol. 8 No. 4, pp. 828-843. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJMPB-03-2015-0027
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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