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AUTHOR’S PERSPECTIVES ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS INTRODUCTION TO THIS BOOK Key Concepts and Objectives Pedagogy Book Structure Overview of Course Chapters References 1 Introduction to Global Megaprojects Introduction Globalization and Megaprojects Characterization of Global Megaprojects Megaprojects: The Global Timeline Prehistory The Middle Ages The Golden Age of Globalization The Great Depression The Great Megaproject Era The Era of Great Tunnel, Energy, and Pipeline Projects The Millennium Projects Why Study Megaprojects? Summary Lessons and Best Practices Discussion Questions References 2 Megaproject Finance: Innovation and Value Driven Megaproject Management Introduction: Financing the World’s Infrastructure Project Finance Definition and Characteristics Project Finance v. Corporate Finance Investment in the Developing Countries Infrastructure Financing in the United States Infrastructure Financing in the European Union Sources of Funding for Project Finance The Legal Framework: The Major Participants and Agreements Export Credit Agencies Multilateral Development Banks Public Private Partnership Structures Evaluation Criteria for Project Finance Megaproject Evaluation: Beyond the Iron Triangle Looking Back and Looking Forward: Ex-Ante and Ex-Post Evaluations Evaluating Projects through the Life Cycle Summary Lessons and Best Practices Discussion Questions References 3 The Multilaterals and World Development Introduction Growing Demand for Global Infrastructure The Role of the Multilaterals in Development Mobilization of Capital The Changing Landscape of Development Banks International Development Case Studies A Collective Action Perspective on the Planning of Global Megaprojects The Social, Economic and Institutional Value of Megaprojects Frameworks for Sustainable Development Summary Lessons and Best Practices Discussion Questions References 4 Leading Complex Global Projects Introduction Complexity in Relation to Uncertainty, Ambiguity, Conflict and Risk Case Studies of Complex Projects Strategic Management of Complexity Summary Lessons and Best Practices Discussion Questions References 5 Global Megaproject Governance Introduction to Global Governance of Megaprojects Developing a Megaproject Governance Framework Project Governance between Developed and Developing Countries Case Studies in Governance Summary Lessons and Best Practices Discussion Questions References 6 Integrating Project Organizations and Public Private Partnerships Introduction Part I: Project Organization Integration Part II: The Structure of Organizations as Systems of Systems Part III: Public Private Partnerships: The Sharing of Risk and Opportunity Emerging Trends and Social Considerations for PPP Development Case Studies in Public Private Partnership Development Summary Lessons and Best Practices Discussion Questions 7 Managing the Megaproject Implementation and Delivery Introduction Phase 1: Initiation of the Megaproject Phase 2: Global Project Delivery Methodologies and Procurement Phase 3: Implementation Phase 4: Project Controls Phase 5: Transitioning a Megaproject to Operations Lessons Learned on Cost and Schedule Summary Lessons and Best Practices Discussion Questions References 8 Megaprojects and Mega Risk: Opportunity, Risk and Resilience Management Introduction Emerging Risks on a Global Scale Impacting Megaprojects Defining Risk and Risk Management Structure of Megaproject Risks Resilience and Risk Management What is Project Risk Intelligence? Developing a Risk Management Framework: A Shared Vision of Risk Global Risk Factors in International Projects Business Continuity Planning in the Management of Risks Root Cause Analysis Characterizing Risk Normalization of Deviance Related to Risk Discovery Catastrophic Loss Potential: Natural and Manmade Disasters Summary Lessons and Best Practices Discussion Questions References 9 Megaprojects: Troubles and Triumphs Introduction What is a Successful Megaproject? Characteristics of Failed Projects Case Studies in Megaproject Failures Characteristics of the Most Successful Projects Summary Lessons and Best Practices Discussion Questions References 10 Laws and Contracts in Global Megaprojects Introduction Planning for Procurement Concession Procurement Private Sector Procurement Megaproject Procurement in the United States Laws Governing International Megaproject Contracting Challenging Negotiations in Megaproject Contracts Collaborative Contracting Emerging Issues in Global Development Laws and Contracts Checklist for Contract development in Emerging Markets Summary Lessons and Best Practices Discussion Questions References 11 Megaproject Innovation and Resilience Introduction Where does Innovation Come From? Megaproject Innovation Programs What is an Innovation Strategy? Impediments to Innovation Enablers and Challenges to Innovation Best Practices for Innovation The Seven Global Innovation Index Pillars Summary Lessons and Best Practices Discussion Questions References 12 The Future of Global Megaprojects Introduction Blue Ocean Thinking Blue Economy Thinking Challenges of Future Megaprojects Meeting the Grand Challenges of the 21st Century Global Change and International Cooperation Global Megaprojects and the Leaders of Tomorrow Megaprojects and the Growth of the Digital Economy Impact of New Technologies on Human Rights and Privacy Megaproject Management: Looking Back to Move the Future Forward Leadership for Megaprojects in the Emergent Era PMI’s New Principle Based Approach to Project Management Megaprojects and System Perspectives Summary Lessons and Best Practices Discussion Questions References GLOSSARY ACRONYMS
