White Elephant Stampede: Case Studies in Policy and Project Management Failures

White Elephant Stampede - examines the seemingly endless cavalcade of projects that fail to meet their objectives, cost more than expected and become an ongoing drain on public resources. From public awareness campaign disasters to payroll system technology collapses, from poorly developed environmental projects to the over-optimistic benefits of proposed Olympic Games, these case studies provide lessons as to why White Elephant projects occur and how they might be avoided. It is of value to every decision maker and to every concerned citizen. Project Managers, Senior Public Servants, Politicians, Academics and Students will gain valuable insights from this volume.

White Elephant Stampede draws on the research and industry experience, and expertise of an outstanding range of contributors: Gary Banks, Simon Dawkins, Brian Dollery, Henrico Dolfing, David Gration, Paul Hooper, Binoy Kampmark, Aynsley Kellow, Bruce Kingston, Justin Macdonnell, Scott Prasser, Nadeem Samnakay and Steven Schwarz.

David Gration PhD is an events researcher and mentor with over 30 years of industry experience managing services and projects in arts, events and tourism. David is a life member of Performing Arts Connections Australia.

Bruce Kingston has some 40 years' experience in management, marketing, community engagement and public affairs roles in corporate, consulting and government roles working in various States and Territories. He has also been a University lecturer, a speechwriter, a political campaign consultant and a restaurateur.

Scott Prasser PhD has worked in federal and state governments in senior research and policy roles as well as working in academia. He has written extensively on Australian government and politics and the 2nd edition of his Royal Commissions and Public Inquiries in Australia was published in 2021.