Prof. Pierre Daniel | Project Management | Best Researcher Award

Associate professor, SKEMA Business School, France

Prof. Pierre Daniel is a renowned expert in strategic project management, with a career that bridges academia, consultancy, and executive education. His expertise in managing complex projects has been honed through years of consulting for international firms and teaching at top institutions around the world. As an academic leader at SKEMA Business School, he has played a crucial role in shaping the next generation of project managers through his innovative approaches to project and program management education. Prof. Daniel’s work continues to impact both the academic world and the global business community.

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Education

Prof. Pierre Daniel holds a Ph.D. in Economics and Management Science, awarded in 2010 by the Université du Littoral Côte d’Opale (ULCO), where his dissertation focused on the Strategic Management of Projects and Development Activities. His academic credentials are further strengthened by multiple certifications and advanced degrees, including a 2005 Certification in Business Dynamics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Sloan School of Management and a 1999 Certification in Advanced Evaluation Systems from the International Law Institute, Georgetown University, Washington DC. Prof. Daniel also holds two M.Sc. degrees: one in Project and Programme Management from SKEMA Business School (1998) and another in Strategy and Organisation from IAE, Lille University (1996). He completed his early education with a Master’s in Management (Programme Grande École) from SKEMA Business School, specializing in finance and audit, in 1995.

Professional Experience

With a career spanning over two decades, Prof. Pierre Daniel has held key academic and leadership positions. Since 2023, he has been leading a work package for the European Union’s Decommissioning Management and Leadership for Safety Education (DMaLSE) project. He serves as the Scientific Director of the MS® Manager des Projets et des Programmes at SKEMA Business School, a role he has held since 2015. From 2002 to 2022, he was the Deputy Director of ITEEM at Centrale Lille Institute. In addition to his academic responsibilities, he has held consulting roles as a Fellow at Cimap (International Center for Management & Analysis of Projects) between 1999 and 2015, providing executive education to leading companies such as Philips, Kering, and Crédit Agricole.

Prof. Daniel’s teaching experience is extensive, with courses in International Project Management, Managing Complexity, and Strategic Project Management. He has been a faculty member at SKEMA Business School since 1996 and has also served as a visiting professor at prestigious institutions such as the University of Technology, Sydney (UTS), and Geneva School of Economics and Management (GSEM), Switzerland.

Research Interst

Prof. Daniel’s research focuses on the strategic management of complex projects, program management, and managing uncertainty in business environments. He has a keen interest in how digital transformation impacts project management and decision-making in global and complex contexts.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Prof. Pierre Daniel’s extensive education, professional experience, leadership roles, and contributions to teaching and consulting establish him as a leading figure in the field of project management. His commitment to advancing project management through research and education makes him a deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His ability to bridge academic insights with practical applications ensures that his contributions positively influence the industry and academic community.

Publication Top Notes

Book Chapter:
Title: Modeling Relationships of Projects and Operations: Toward a Dynamic Framework of Performance
Author: Daniel, P.A.
Published in: Research Handbook on Project Performance
Year: 2023
Citations: 0

Book Chapter:
Title: Multi-level Project Organizing: A Complex Adaptive Systems Perspective
Authors: Daniel, P.A., Daniel, E.
Published in: Research Handbook on Complex Project Organizing
Year: 2023
Citations: 5

Article:
Title: Multi-level Perspective Framework in Macro Project Studies: Towards a Complex Project Organizing Approach to Sustainability Transitions
Author: Daniel, P.A.
Published in: International Journal of Project Management
Year: 2022
Citations: 9

Article (Open Access):
Title: The Role of Mindfulness in the Management of Projects: Potential Opportunities in Research and Practice
Authors: Daniel, C., Daniel, P.A., Smyth, H.
Published in: International Journal of Project Management
Year: 2022
Citations: 7

Article:
Title: Megaprojects as Complex Adaptive Systems: The Hinkley Point C Case
Authors: Daniel, E., Daniel, P.A.
Published in: International Journal of Project Management
Year: 2019
Citations: 47

Article:
Title: Complexity, Uncertainty and Mental Models: From a Paradigm of Regulation to a Paradigm of Emergence in Project Management
Authors: Daniel, P.A., Daniel, C.
Published in: International Journal of Project Management
Year: 2018
Citations: 89

Book Chapter:
Title: Vision—Implementation—Organization: The VIO Approach for Complex Projects and Programs
Authors: Daniel, P., Turner, R.
Published in: The Performance of Projects and Project Management: Sustainable Delivery in Project Intensive Companies
Year: 2016
Citations: 1

Article:
Title: Pilotage Stratégique de Projets et Management des Systèmes Dynamiques
Author: Daniel, P.
Published in: Innovations
Year: 2010
Citations: 1

Pierre Daniel | Project Management | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Pierre Daniel | Project Management | Best Researcher Award

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