Our tribute to Rodney – And the importance of Goal Directed Project Management

Abstract

The book “Goal Directed Project Management” has had great success over the years and contributed to the development of project management scholarship. However, the story behind the first English edition of the book is also important in explaining the role Rodney Turner has come to play in the project management community and his decision to choose an academic career in this field. Below, we trace these events and outline the main ideas at the heart of the book.