How project management principles can lead to successful project completion in construction industry
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Projectmanagement, projectsuccess, tools and techniques, success factors and criteria.Abstract
While project success is a prominent topic in project management, the direct influence of project management methodologies on achieving this success remains underexplored. Despite the extensive literature and training available, these methodologies often fail to deliver consistent results. This paper investigates the current state of project management methodologies and their impact on project success. Through a comprehensive literature review, we reveal that the theoretical foundations of project management are still not universally agreed upon. Project success is determined by both the effectiveness of project management and the success of the project's end product, encompassing both micro and macro perspectives. This research analyzes data from project practitioners across ten countries, highlighting that most successful projects utilize but do not fully capitalize on contemporary project management tools and techniques. The success of these tools is heavily influenced by the practitioner’s training, timing, and level of implementation, with the human factor playing a crucial role. Ultimately, this research concludes that project management success is one of the two essential components for achieving overall project success..
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