Investigating the effects of replacing the project manager during project execution

R. J. Dubber, J. H.C. Pretorius

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Abstract

It is a setback that many projects face and senior management fear, that a well-run project heading for success can take a turn for the worst when the project manager is replaced as a result of resignation or transfer. The replacement of the leader and foundation of the project can result in poor management of the triple constraint (scope, time and budget), loss of historical project information, as well as cause a ripple effect of conflict, confusion, misunderstanding and poor team spirit within the project team. The term 'replacing the project manager' or 'RPM' should be easily recognized by organizations, yet, there is very little documentation available discussing this common issue. The frequency of replacement, the circumstances in which the project manager is replaced, and the effect it has on a project during execution is investigated.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2016 International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, IEEM 2016
PublisherIEEE Computer Society
Pages1185-1189
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9781509036653
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 27 Dec 2016
Event2016 International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, IEEM 2016 - Bali, Indonesia
Duration: 4 Dec 20167 Dec 2016

Publication series

NameIEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management
Volume2016-December
ISSN (Print)2157-3611
ISSN (Electronic)2157-362X

Conference

Conference2016 International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, IEEM 2016
Country/TerritoryIndonesia
CityBali
Period4/12/167/12/16

Keywords

  • engineering
  • engineering
  • procurement and construction (EPC)
  • procurement and construction management (EPCM)
  • project execution
  • project manager
  • replacing the project manager (RPM)

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Business, Management and Accounting (miscellaneous)
  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
  • Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality

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