Going Big- A Scientist's Guide to Large Projects and Collaborations
The book "Going Big- A Scientist's Guide to Large Projects and Collaborations" was written by Christopher Stubbs to serve as a handbook for scientists who are making a transition into large collaborative projects. It contains a quick over of technical project management basics, and a description of how to thrive in the complex sociology of large teams. The book was published by MIT Press in 2024, and is available as a free PDF through their Open Access program.
Table of contents:
1 AN INTRODUCTION TO BIG PROJECTS AND LARGE TEAMS
2 OUR CHALLENGE: BALANCING COST, RISK, AND PERFORMANCE
3 THE LIFE CYCLE OF A BIG PROJECT
4 AN OVERVIEW OF THE PROJECT MANAGEMENT TOOLKIT
5 EXTERNAL REVIEWS ONCE BIG PROJECTS ARE UNDERWAY
6 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURES FOR PROJECTS AND COLLABORATIONS
7 BEING AN EFFECTIVE MEMBER OF A BIG ENDEAVOR
8 ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS SPECIFICALLY FOR JUNIOR SCIENTISTS
9 CLOSING THOUGHTS
Appendix 1: Review Presentation Checklist
Appendix 2: Example Review Charge
Notes
Bibliography
Index