Harold Kerzner, Ph.D.
He has authored or co-authored more than 60 textbooks/workbooks on project management, including multiple editions of his seminal works. His books include Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling and Controlling; Project Management Metrics, KPIs and Dashboards; Project Management Case Studies; Project Management Best Practices: Achieving Global Excellence; The Future of Project Management; Using the Project Management Maturity Model; and Innovation Project Management.
Dr. Kerzner holds an MS and Ph.D. in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from the University of Illinois and an MBA from Utah State University. He taught engineering at the University of Illinois and business administration at Utah State University, and for 38 years taught project management at Baldwin-Wallace University. A testament to Dr. Kerzner’s profound influence on the field is the establishment of the Kerzner International Project Manager of the Year Award. This prestigious award, presented annually by the Project Management Institute (PMI) which recognizes outstanding project managers who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and contributions to the project management profession.
Authored Articles
La maturation du parrainage de projet
Par Dr. Al Zeitoun et Dr. Harold KerznerLe 3 juillet 2024 Dans « The Connected Future Business Culture : The Maturing Project Sponsorship », un article publié par Harold Kerzner et Al Zeitoun dans le PM World Journal, Vol. XI, Issue I, Janvier, nous plongeons dans l’importance de ce rôle critique qui permet l’excellence stratégique,
The Maturing Project Sponsorship
By Dr. Al Zeitoun and Dr. Harold Kerzner
In this article, we will discuss several ineffective sponsorship situations and what can be done to improve project sponsorship practices going forward.
10 Emerging Project Management Trends In 2024
By Elissa Farrow, Ph.D. and Harold Kerzner, Ph.D.
Stepping into 2024, we believe that the project management trends will reflect a notable shift from traditional methodologies towards more dynamic, business-focused, and people-centric approaches.
Project Health Checks
By Harold Kerzner, Ph.D.
Projects seem to progress quickly until they are about 60-70% complete. Then, perhaps without any warning, the truth comes out and we discover that the project is in trouble. Rather than relying on metrics alone, the simplest solution might be to perform periodic health checks on the project.
The Growth in Importance of Project Value
By Harold Kerzner, Ph.D.
The term “project value” has had multiple interpretations based upon the type of project, when in the project life cycle the term is used, and who is using the term.
Understanding Project Management Complexity
By Dr. Harold Kerzner
Organizational projects are by nature far-reaching and complex. Understanding how corporate projects start and take shape, and recognizing different types of complexity can help you determine the appropriate methodology for the project.
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