International Project Management: Leadership in Complex Environments

Introduction

This part of the book addresses a variety of issues and opportunities that are likely to be encountered in your international projects. For each issue the following are discussed:

• Impact, if the issue is not addressed. This reveals the effects and importance of the issue.

• Prevention. Guidance is given for heading off the issue.

• Action. Specific action items are provided to deal with the issue.

Project issues are those that occur after the project is started. A key lesson learned here is that you should anticipate that some of these issues will likely occur.