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Designing the Project

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Project Governance

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In this chapter we are not striving to argue for one type of project design as a universal solution. Rather, we explore a number of issues and factors which those who are either tasked with the design of a project, or find themselves otherwise embroiled in the project, may find helpful to consider.

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  1. Andrew Edkins
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  1. Hull University Business School, UK

    Terry M. Williams

  2. Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway

    Knut Samset

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Edkins, A., Smith, A. (2012). Designing the Project. In: Williams, T.M., Samset, K. (eds) Project Governance. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137274618_5

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