The African Project Manager

Africa poses unique challenges to successful project management. A project manager in Africa must adapt to cultural influences and groups with different-and sometimes completely contradictory-views of what constitutes project success. A rapidly developing but inadequate infrastructure combined with conflicting agendas both inside and outside organizations presents often-unforeseen obstacles that affect project outcomes.

"The African Project Manager" is a practical guide to project management in particularly challenging circumstances. Though focused on Africa, Davies's advice is equally applicable in any situation where unusual circumstances hinder project success.

Davies leads readers through the fundamental dilemma of standards-driven project management: every project is different, but the industry demands standard processes be applied. Working within the framework of Africa's complex business environments, Davies demonstrates how to uphold standards while remaining sensitive and respectful to the continent's peculiar cultural and environmental challenges.

"The African Project Manager" provides a much-needed addition to any project manager's knowledge base, whether working in Nairobi, Rio, or Shanghai.