Publications by Prof. Dr. Ralf Müller

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Textbooks:

Müller, R. 2011. "Xiang mu zhi li" (Project Governance). Translated from English by J.Shao. Beijing, China, Publishing House of the Electronics Industry (PHEI).
Müller, R. & Turner, J.R.2010. "Project-Oriented Leadership". Aldershot, UK: Gower Publishing.
Müller, R. 2009. "Project Governance". Aldershot, UK: Gower Publishing.

Research reports (books):

Aubry, M., Müller, R., & Glückler, J. 2012. "Governance and Communities of PMOs". Newtown Square, USA: Project Management Institute.
Aubry, M., Hobbs, B., Müller, R., & Blomquist, T. 2011. "Identifying the Forces Driving Frequent Change in PMOs". Newtown Square, USA: Project Management Institute.
Turner, J.R. & Müller, R. 2006. "Choosing Appropriate Project Managers: Matching their leadership style to the type of project". Newtown Square, USA: Project Management Institute.
Blomquist, T. & Müller, R., 2006. "Middle Managers in Program and Project Portfolio Management: Practices, Roles and Responsibilities". Newtown Square, USA: Project Management Institute.
Müller, R., 2003. "Communication of Information Technology Project Sponsors and Managers in Buyer - Seller Relationships", Universal Publishers, USA.

Book chapters:

Müller, R. 2011. "Project Governance", in Morris, P., Pinto, J. & Söderlund, J. (eds). "Oxford Handbook of Project Management". Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press.
Aubry. M., Hobbs. B. & Müller, R. 2010. "Images of PMO", in PMO Handbuch 2020: Next Generation PMO – Strategien und Praxistipps für erfolgreiche PMOs, Düsseldorf, Germany: Symposion Publishing.
Müller, R. 2010. "Leadership Competences in Projects", in Mayer,T., Gleich,R., Wald, A. & Wagner, R. (eds). "Advanced Project Management", vol. 2. Münster, Germany: Lit-Verlag.
Jugdev, K.. Müller, R. & Hutchison, 2009. "Future Trends in Project Management: A Macro-Environmental Analysis", in "Project Management Circa 2025", D. Cleland and B. Bidanda (eds.), Newtown Square, USA: Project Management Institute, pp 229-240.
Müller, R., 2009, "Leadership in Technology Project Management", in "Leadership in the Digital Enterprise: Issues and Challenges", P. Yoong (ed.), Business Science Reference, USA, pp.216-231 (reprint).
Müller, R., 2009, "Leadership in Technology Project Management", in "Handbook of Research on Technology Project Management, Planning, and Operations", T. Kidd (ed.), Information Science Reference, USA, pp.61-76.
Abril, R. & Müller, R., 2009, "Lessons Learned as Organizational Project Memories", in " Building Organizational Memories: Will We Know What We Knew?", J. P. Girard (ed.), IGI Publishing, USA, pp 97-114.
Müller, R. 2007, "Managing Communication", in "Gower Handbook of Project Management", 4th edition, J. R. Turner (ed.), Aldershot, UK: Gower Publishing.
Englund, R. & Müller, R. 2005, "Leading Change Towards Enterprise Project Management," in "Enterprise Project Management - An Introduction", Y. C. Shekar, ed., Hyderabad, India.: ICFAI University Press.
Müller, R. & Turner, J. R. 2004, "Cultural Differences in Project Owner - Manager Communication," in D. P. Slevin, D. L. Cleland & J. K. Pinto, eds., in "Innovations: Project management research 2004", Newton Square, Pennsylvania, USA, Project Management Institute.
Blomquist, T. & Müller, R. 2004, "Roles and Responsibilities of Program and Portfolio Managers," in D. P. Slevin, D. L. Cleland & J. K. Pinto, eds., in "Innovations: Project management research 2004", Newton Square, Pennsylvania, USA, Project Management Institute.

Journal papers under review:

Müller, R., Aubry, M. & Glückler. "A Relational Typology of Project Management Offices".
Eweje, J,. Turner, J. R.. & Müller, R. "Maximising Strategic Value from Megaprojects: The Influence of Information-Feed on Decision-making by the Project Manager".
Müller, R. & Jugdev, K. "Critical Success Factors in Projects: Pinto, Slevin, and Prescott - the elucidation of project success".
Tsaturyan, T. & Müller, R. "Integration in Project Governance".
Dwivedula, R., Bredillet, C. & Müller, R. "The Relation between Work Motivation and Organizational Commitment in case of Temporary Organizations: Theoretical Perspectives".
Dwivedula, R., Bredillet, C. & Müller, R. "The Relation between Work Motivation and Organizational Commitment in case of Temporary Organizations: Theoretical Perspectives and Empirical Findings".

Refereed journal papers:

Pemsel, S.. & Müller, R. "The Governance of Knowledge in Project-Based Organizations", International Journal of Project Management (in press).
Biedenbach, T. & Müller, R. "The Impact of absorptive, innovative and adaptive capabilities on project and portfolio performance" International Journal of Project Management (in press).
Gyawali, P., Tao, Y. & Müller, R. "Project Control Mechanisms in Non-Project-Based Organizations in Asia". International Journal of Project Organisation and Management, (in press).
Shao, J., Müller, R. & Turner, J. R. 2012. "Measuring program success". Project Management Journal, vol. 43, no 1, pp. 37-49.
Müller, R., Geraldi, J. & Turner, J. R. 2012. "Relationships between Leadership and Success in Different Types of Project Complexities". IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, vol 59, no. 1, pp. 77-90.
Aubry, M., Müller, R. & Glückler, J. 2011. "Exploring PMOs through Community of Practice Theory". Project Management Journal, vol. 42, no 5, pp. 42-56.
Shao, J. & Müller, R. 2011. "The development of constructs of program context and program success: A qualitative study ". International Journal of Project Management, vol. 29, no 8, pp. 947-959.
Biedenbach, T. & Müller, R. 2011. "Paradigms in Project Management Research: Examples from 15 Years of IRNOP Conferences", International Journal of Managing Projects in Business, vol. 4, no 1, pp. 82-104.
Müller, R. & Turner, J. R. 2010. "Attitudes and Leadership Competences for Project Success" Baltic Journal of Management, vol. 5, no. 3, pp. 307-329.
Aubry, M., Müller, R., Hobbs, B., & Blomquist, T. 2010. "PMOs in Transition", International Journal of Project Management, vol. 28, no. 8, pp. 766-778.
Aubry, M., Hobbs, B., Müller, R., & Blomquist, T. 2010. "Identifying Forces Driving PMO Change", Project Management Journal, vol. 41, no. 4, pp. 30-45.
Müller, R. & Turner, J. R. 2010. "Leadership Competency Profiles of Successful Project Managers" International Journal of Project Management, vol. 28, no. 5, pp. 437-448.
Turner, J. R., Müller, R. & Dulevicz, V. 2009. "Comparing the Leadership Styles of Functional and Project Managers". International Journal of Managing Projects in Business, vol. 2, no. 2, pp. 198-216. [2010 Outstanding Paper Award, Emerald LiteratiNetwork].
Müller, R., Spang, K & Özcan,S. 2009. "Cultural Differences in Decision-Making in Projects" International Journal of Managing Projects in Business, vol. 2, no. 1, pp. 70-93. [2010 Highly Commended Paper Award, Emerald LiteratiNetwork].
Müller, R., Martinsuo, M. & Blomquist, T. 2008. “Project Portfolio Control and Portfolio Management Performance in Different Contexts”, Project Management Journal, vol. 39, no. 3, pp. 28-44. [2009 Paper of the Year Award, Project Management Journal].
Müller, R. & Turner, J. R., 2007. "Project Success Criteria and Project Success by Type of Project". European Management Journal, vol. 25, no. 4, pp. 298-308.
Andersson, A. & Müller, R., 2007. "Containing Transaction Costs in ERP Implementation through Identification of Strategic Learning Projects". Project Management Journal, vol. 38, no. 2, pp. 84-92.
Müller, R. & Turner, J.R. 2007. "Matching the Project Manager's Leadership Style to Project Type", International Journal of Project Management, vol. 25, no. 1, pp. 21-32.
Jugdev, K., & Müller, R., 2006. "A retrospective look at our evolving understanding of project success", IEEE Engineering Management Review, vol. 34, no. 3, pp. 110-127.
Blomquist, T. & Müller, R., 2006. "Practices, Roles and Responsibilities of Middle Managers in Program and Portfolio Management", Project Management Journal , vol. 37, no. 1, pp. 52-66.
Jugdev, K. & Müller, R., 2005. "A Retrospective Look at Our Evolving Understanding of Project Success", Project Management Journal, vol. 36, no. 4, pp 19-31 (reprinted).
Müller, R., 2005. "Communication of IT Project Sponsors and Managers", EDAMBA Journal: 2nd Thesis Competition, vol. 2, no. 1, pp. 111-116.
Turner, J.R. & Müller, R. 2005. "The Project Manager's Leadership Style as a Success Factor on Projects: A Literature Review". Project Management Journal, vol. 36, no. 2, pp. 49-61.
Müller, R. & Turner, J.R. 2005. "The Impact of Principal-Agent Relationship and Contract Type on Communication between Project Owner and Manager", International Journal of Project Management, vol. 23, no. 5, pp. 398-403.
Turner, J.R. & Müller, R. 2004. "Communication and Cooperation on Projects between the Project Owner as Principal and the Project Manager as Agent", European Management Journal, vol. 21, no. 3, pp. 327-336.
Müller, R. 2003. "Determinants for External Communications of IT Project Managers", International Journal of Project Management, vol. 21, no. 5, pp. 345-354.
Turner, J. R. & Müller, R. 2003, "On the Nature of the Project as a Temporary Organization", International Journal of Project Management, vol. 21, no.1, pp. 1-7.
Müller, R. & Turner, J. R. 2001, "The impact of performance in project management knowledge areas on earned value results in information technology projects", Project Management: International Project Management Journal, Finland, vol. 7, no. 1, pp. 44-51.

Refereed academic working papers:

Dulevicz, V., Turner, J. R. & Müller, R. 2006, "Assessment of Project Managers Using the Leadership Dimensions Questionnaire: An International Study", Henley Working Paper Series HWP 0613, Henley Management College, Henley-on-Thames, UK.
Müller, R. 2002."The Impact of Organization Structure, Relational Norms and Project Risk on External Communication in IT Projects", Henley Working Paper Series HWP 0217, Henley Management College, Henley-on-Thames, UK. ISBN 1 86181 142 X
Turner, J. R. & Müller, R. 2002, "On the Nature of the Project as a Temporary Organization", Henley Working Paper Series HWP 0206, Henley Management College, Henley-on-Thames, UK, ISBN 1 86181 123 3.
Müller, R. 2001."Communication Between Buyer and Seller Organizations in the Context of Project Management", Henley Working Paper Series HWP 0105, Henley Management College, UK. ISBN 1 86181 X.

Conference papers:

Müller, R., Andersen, E. S., Kvalnes, Ø., Shao, J., Sankaran, S., Turner, J. R., Biesenthal, D., Walker, D. H. T. & Gudergan, S. 2012. "The Interrelationship of Governance, Trust and Ethics in Temporary Organizations." in Proceedings of the PMI Research and Education Conference, July 16-18, 2012, Limerick, Ireland. (to appear).
Sheik, R. A. & Müller, R. 2012. "The Relationship Between Culturally Endorsed Leadership Theory (CLT) Factors And Project Success: A Literature Review " in Proceedings of the PMI Research and Education Conference, July 16-18, 2012, Limerick, Ireland. (to appear).
Shang, D., Turner, J. R. & & Müller, R. "Identifying Risk Factors on Chinese Construction Projects (submitted).
Dwivedula, R,. Bredillet, C. & Müller, R. 2011. "The Relation between Work Motivation and Project Management Success in case of Temporary Organizations: Theoretical Perspectives and Empirical Findings" in Proceedings of the Academy of Business Research Conference, September 13 - 15, 2011, Atlantic City, NJ, USA. [AACSB Best Paper in Operations Management Award, Academy of Business Research Conference].
Müller, R., Aubry, M. & Glückler. 2011. "Project Management Office as a Community of Practice. Proceedings of the PMI Global Congress North America, October 22 - 25, 2011, Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas, USA (to appear).
Müller, R., Aubry, M. & Glückler. 2011. "A Relational Typology of Project Management Offices" in Proceedings of IRNOP X Conference, June 20-22, 2011, Montreal, Canada.
Shao, J., Müller, R. & Turner, J.R. 2011. "A Framework of Program Success" in Proceedings of IRNOP X Conference, June 20-22, 2011, Montreal, Canada.
Tsaturyan, T. & Müller, R. 2011. "Integration in Project Governance" in Proceedings of IRNOP X Conference, June 20-22, 2011, Montreal, Canada.
Biedenbach, T. & Müller, R. 201). "The Impact of absorptive, innovative and adaptive capabilities on project and portfolio performance" in Proceedings of IRNOP X Conference, June 20-22, 2011, Montreal, Canada.
Dwivedula, R,. Bredillet, C. & Müller, R. 2011. "Work Motivation as Determinant of Organizational and Professional Commitment in Case of Temporary Organizations: Theoretical Perspectives" in Proceedings of IRNOP X Conference, June 20-22, 2011, Montreal, Canada.
Medina, A., Bredillet, C. & Müller, R. 2011. "The Fight for Resources Management: a Source of Struggles between Project Managers and Functional Managers in Matrix Organizations" in Proceedings of the European Academy of Management (EURAM) conference, June 2-4, 2011, Tallinn, Estonia.
Eweje, J,. Turner, J. R.. & Müller, R. 2011. "Maximising Strategic Value from Megaprojects: The Influence of Information-Feed on Decision-making by the Project Manager," in Proceedings of the European Academy of Management (EURAM) conference, June 2-4, 2011, Tallinn, Estonia. [Best Conference Paper Award, European Academy of Management (EURAM) Conference 2011].
Shao, J., Müller, R. & Turner, J. R. 2010. "The program manager’s leadership competence and program success: a qualitative study", in Proceedings of the PMI Research and Education Conference, July 2010, Washington, DC, USA.
Aubry, M., Müller, R., Hobbs, B. & Blomquist, T. 2010. "Identifying Forces Driving PMO Changes", in Proceedings of the PMI Research and Education Conference, July 2010, Washington, DC, USA. [Best Paper Award, PMI Research & Education Conference].
Aubry, M., Müller, R. & Glückler, J. 2010."Exploring PMOs through Community of Practice Theory", in Proceedings of the PMI Research and Education Conference, July 2010, Washington, DC, USA.
Gyawali, P., Tao, Y. & Müller, R. 2009. "Project Control Mechanisms in Non-Project-Based Organizations in Asia", IRNOP IX Conference (International Research Network for Organizing by Projects), October 11 -13, 2009, Berlin, Germany.
Biedenbach, T. & Müller, R. 2009. "Paradigms in Project Management Research: Examples from 15 Years of IRNOP conferences", IRNOP IX Conference (International Research Network for Organizing by Projects), October 11 -13, 2009, Berlin, Germany.
Shao, J., Turner, J. R. & Müller, R. 2009. "The Program Managers Leadership Style and Program Success: A Literature Review and Research Outline", IRNOP IX Conference (International Research Network for Organizing by Projects), October 11 -13, 2009, Berlin, Germany.
Aubry, M., Müller, R., Hobbs, B. & Blomquist, T. 2009. "Project Management Offices in Transition", IRNOP IX Conference (International Research Network for Organizing by Projects), October 11 -13, 2009, Berlin, Germany. [Best Conference Paper Award, IRNOP 2009].
Turner, J. R., Müller, R. & Dulewicz, V. 2009. "Leadership Styles of Project and Functional Managers Compared", IPMA Expert Seminar, February 12-13, 2009, Zurich, Switzerland.
Müller, R., Spang, K. & Özcan, S. 2008, "Cultural Differences in Decision-Making in Projects: Examples from Swedish - German Project Teams", PMI Research Conference, July 14-16, 2008, Warsaw, Poland.
Müller, R. 2008. "Projects. Programs and Portfolios in an Ethical Context", IPMA Expert Seminar, February 14-16, 2008, Zurich, Switzerland.
Geraldi, J., Müller, R. & Turner, J. R. 2007. "Linking Complexity and Leadership Competences of Project Managers", IRNOP VIII Conference (International Research Network for Organizing by Projects), September 19-21, 2007, Brighton, UK.
Müller, R., Spang, K. & Özcan, S. 2007, "Cultural Differences in Decision Making in Mixed German-Swedish Project Teams", IPMA World Congress 2007, June 18-20, 2007, Krakow, Poland.
Stawicki, J. & Müller, R. 2007, "From Standards to Execution: Implementing Program and Portfolio Management", IPMA World Congress 2007, June 18-20, 2007, Krakow, Poland.
Turner, J. R. & Müller, R. 2006. "Project Success Criteria and Project Success by Type of Project", International Project Management Association, 20th World Congress on Project Management, October 15-17, 2006, Shanghai, China.
Müller, R. & Stawicki, J. 2006. "A Framework for Building Successful Project Based Organizations", International Project Management Association, 20th World Congress on Project Management, October 15-17, 2006, Shanghai, China.
Müller, R. & Turner, J. R. 2006. "Leadership Competences and Their Successful Application in Different Types of Project". IRNOP Conference (International Research Network for Organizing by Projects), October 11-13, 2006, Xi'an, China.
Müller, R. & Blomquist, T. 2006. "Governance of Program and Portfolio Management: Middle Managers Practices in Successful Organizations", PMI Research Conference, July 16-18, 2006, Montreal, Canada.
Turner, J. R. & Müller, R. 2006. "Matching the Project Manager's Leadership Style to Project Type", PMI Research Conference, July 16-18, 2006, Montreal, Canada.
Turner, J. R. & Müller, R. 2006. "Matching the Project Manager's Leadership Style to Project Type", European Academy of Management Conference EURAM, May 17-20, 2006, Oslo, Norway.
Turner, J.R. & Müller, R. 2005. "Linking Project Type and Project Manager Personality", in Proceedings of International Project Management Association, 19th World Congress on Project Management, November 13-16, 2005 New Delhi, India.
Turner, J. R. & Müller, R. 2005, "Aligning Personalities and Project Types", Proceedings of the European Academy of Management EURAM 2005 Conference, May 4-7, 2005, Munich, Germany.
Müller, R. & Turner, J.R. 2004. "The Impact of Principal-Agent Relationship and Contract Type on Communication between Project Owner and Manager", Proceedings of IRNOP VI, International Research Network for Organization by Projects, August 25-27, 2004, Turku, Finland.
Müller, R. & Turner, J.R. 2004. "Cultural Differences in Project Owner-Manager Communication", PMI Research Conference, July 12-13, 2004, London, UK.
Blomquist, T. & Müller, R. 2004. "Roles and Responsibilities of Program and Portfolio Managers", in Proceedings of the PMI Research Conference, July 12-13, 2004, London, UK.
Turner, J.R. & Müller, R. 2004. "A Comparison of Transaction Costs and Agency Costs on a Project", 18th World Congress on Project Management, June 18-21, 2004, Budapest, Hungary.
Müller, R. & Blomquist, T. 2004. "Analysis of Roles and Responsibilities of Program and Portfolio Managers", in Proceedings of the Global Project and Manufacturing Management Symposium, May 6-7, 2004. University of Siegen, Germany.
Müller, R. & Turner, J.R. 2003. "Communication and Cooperation on Projects between the Project Owner as Principal and the Project Manager as Agent", PM-Days Research Conference, October 29, 2003, Vienna, Austria.
Turner, J.R. & Müller, R. 2003. "Project Communication and Emotions: Communication to Maintain the Client's Comfort Levels and Build Cooperation", PM-Days Practitioner Conference, October 30 to November 1, 2003, Vienna, Austria.
Müller, R. 2003. "Bridging the Gap: A Model for Effective Buyer-Seller Communication during IT Project Implementation", 17th World Congress on Project Management, June 2-4, 2003, Moscow, Russia.
Müller, R. & Turner, J. R. 2002. "A Model and Gap Analysis of Buyer - Seller Communications in IT Projects", in Proceedings of the PM Research Conference Vienna IX, November 27-28, 2002, Vienna, Austria.
Müller, R. & Turner, J.R. 2002. "Communication between IT Project Manager and Project Sponsor in a Buyer - Seller Relationship", in Proceedings of the PMI Research Conference, Seattle, USA, July 2002.
Müller, R. & Turner, J.R. 2002. "Communication Requirements and Capabilities of Project Sponsors and Project Managers in IT Projects", in Proceedings of the IPMA World Congress, June 2002, Berlin, Germany.
Müller, R. 2002. "The Impact of Organization Structure, Relational Norms and Project Risk on External Communication in IT Projects", in Proceedings of IRNOP V, Fifth Congress of the International Research Network for Organization by Projects, May 29 -31, 2002, Renesse, The Netherlands.
Turner, J. R. & Müller, R. 2002, "On the Nature of the Project as a Temporary Organization", in Proceedings of IRNOP V, Fifth Congress of the International Research Network for Organization by Projects, May 29 -31, 2002, Renesse, The Netherlands.
Müller, R. 2002. "Managing Information Technology Projects - A Training and Communications Challenge", in Proceedings (Key-note Address) of the First International Software Project Management Congress "IT Business in a New Light - The Projectised Way", May 20 -22, 2002, Bangalore, India.
Müller, R. 2002. "Improved Project Results through Alignment of IT Buyer and Seller Communications", in Proceedings of the First International Software Project Management Congress "IT Business in a New Light - The Projectised Way", May 20 -22, 2002, Bangalore, India.
Müller, R. & Turner, J. R. 2001."The Impact of Performance in PM Knowledge Areas on Earned Value Results", in Proceedings of the PM Research Conference Vienna VIII, November 21-22, 2001, Vienna, Austria.
Müller, R. & Turner, J. R. 2001. "Project Management Knowledge Areas: Their Impact on Earned Value Results and Their Return on Investment", in Proceedings of the International Project Management Congress, November 19 - 20, 2001, Tokyo, Japan.

Research conference presentations and posters:

Müller, R., & Aubry, M. 2011. "Understanding Organizations through Mixed Method Approaches: the case of Project Management Offices" Mixed Methods Research Conference, June 29-30, 2011, Leeds, UK.
Müller, R., & Shao, J. 2011. "Investigating Multi-Dimensional Leadership at Multiple Organizational Levels Using Mixed Methods Approaches" Mixed Methods Research Conference, June 29-30, 2011, Leeds, UK.
Umakanthan, S., Khoumassi, G. & Müller, R. 2010. "Leadership competency profiles and their linkage to project success: Case-studies in construction and international development projects", in Proceedings of the 5th Asia Pacific Symposium on Emotions in Worklife, November 2010, Brisbane, Australia.

Other articles:

Müller, R. 2011. "Project Governance", CEPIS UGRADE, 12(5), pp. 87-90..
Aubry, M., Hobbs, B., Müller, R., & Blomquist, T. 2011. "Project Management Offices in Transition", Project Perspectives, vol. 33, no. 1, pp. 48-53.
Müller, R. & Turner, J.R. 2010. "Project Oriented Leadership, PM World Today, vol. 12, no. 7.
Müller. 2010. "Project Governance", Project and Program Management Journal, SOVNET/IPMA 03(23), pp. 198-202 (translated reprint).
Müller, R. 2010. "Project Governance, PM World Today, vol. 12, no. 3.
Müller, R. 2008, "Choosing and Developing the Right Leadership Styles for Projects, NASA ASK Magazine, vol. 2008, no. 29, pp. 46-47.
Müller, R. & Stawicki, J. 2007, "Um Framework para Estabelecer: Organizações Orientadas por Projetos", MundoPM, vol. 3,no. 17, pp. 39-44.
Müller, R. & Stawicki, J. 2007. "A Framework for Building Successful Project-Based Organizations". Project Perspectives, vol. 29, no. 1, pp. 68-71.
Englund, R. & Müller, R. 2004. "Leading Change Towards Enterprise Project Management", Projects & Profits, ICFAI University Press, vol. 2004, no. November.
Müller, R. & Turner, J.R. 2002. "Communication Requirements and Capabilities of Project Sponsors and Project Managers in IT Projects", Indian Project Management Journal, vol. 1, no.2.
Müller, R. 1995. "Neue Formen der Kommunikation für die internationale Arbeitswelt", Computerwoche, vol 1995, no 13. ISSN 0170-5121.
Müller, R. J. 1994. "Internationales Zeugnis steigert Chancen von Projektmanagern", Computerwoche, vol. 1994, no. 22. ISSN 0170-5121.
Müller, R. 1994. "Gesamterfolg hängt von der Förderung der Mitarbeiter ab", Computerwoche, vol. 1994, no. 13. ISSN 0170-5121.
Müller, R. J. 1993. "Projektmanagement in der Praxis", Office Management, vol. 1993, no. 09. ISSN 07 22-2572.

Invited speeches and University guest lectures:

"Project management and leadership". Guest lecture at North China Electric Power University, Beijing, China; November 2011.
"Project Governance". Guest lecture at Beihang University, Beijing, China; August 2011.
"Research methods in project and project management". Key-note address at EDEN Doctoral Seminar, SKEMA Business School, Lille, France, August 2011.
"Do PMOs fully play their role?". Conference at the Chaire de gestion de projet, University of Quebec in Montreal, Canada, April 2011, with Profs Monique Aubry and Johannes Glückler.
"PMO Transitions in Dynamic Organizations". PMI Sweden South Branch Chapter seminar, January 2011.
"Project governance: procedural straight jacket or freedom of arts?". Concept Symposium, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norwegian Ministry of Finance, Oscarsborg, Norway, September 2010.
"Complex projects and mega programs". Speech at EDEN Doctoral Seminar, SKEMA Business School, Lille, France, August 2010.
"Project governance". Invited guest-lecture at ISM University, Vilnius, Lithuania, November 2009.
"Attitudes and leadership competences for successful project managers". Keynote speech at the International Scientific Conference, Insights into the Sustainable Growth of Business, ISM University, Vilnius, Lithuania, November 2009.
"Project governance: procedural straight jacket or freedom of arts?". Speech at PMI Sweden Southern Chapter meeting, Malmö, September 2009.
"Project application areas". Speech at EDEN Doctoral Seminar, ESC Lille, France, August 2009.
"PMO maturity benchmarking workshop". PMO Symposium 2009, Düsseldorf, Germany, April 2009.
"Choosing appropriate project managers". Presentation at the Global Project Management Symposium, New Delhi, India, December 2008.
"The nine schools of project management". Speech at Industry Meets Academe Day, a joint workshop of PMI Sweden Chapter and Umeå School of Business, Umeå, November 2008.
"Profiles of IT Project Managers". Presentation at the International Project & Program Management Symposium, Tokyo, Japan, March 2008.
"Roles and Responsibilities of Program and Portfolio Managers". Presentation at the Program Management Special Interest Group meeting of the PMI Sweden Chapter, January 2008.
"Communication between Project Manager and Sponsor in Different Cultures", Guest lecture at the University of Kassel, Germany, April 2007.
"Choosing Appropriate Project Managers". Presentation for the Swedish Chapter of the Project Management Institute (PMI), Malmö, March 2007.
"Matching the Project Managers Leadership Style to Project Type", NASA Project Management Challenge Conference, February 6-7, 2007, Galveston, TX, USA.
"Roles and Responsibilities of Program and Portfolio Managers", Presentation at the Frankfurt Chapter of the Project Management Institute (PMI), January 2007.
"Communication between Project Manager and Sponsor in Different Cultures", Guest lecture at the University of Kassel, Germany, April 2006.
"Middle Managers in Program and Project Portfolio Management: Practices, Roles, and Responsibilities". Presentation for the Swedish Chapter of the Project Management Institute (PMI), Malmö, October 2005.
"Communication between Project Manager and Sponsor in Different Cultures", Guest lecture at the University of Kassel, Germany, April 2005.
"Communicate What Your Customer Needs to Know", Seminar at the Swedish Competence Fair (Kompetensmässan), November 9, 2004, Stockholm, Sweden.
"Identifying the Right Project Manager for a Project", Guest lecture at Malmö University, Sweden, April 2004.
"Roles and Responsibilities of Program and Portfolio Managers", Seminar of the Swedish Chapter of the Project Management Institute (PMI) on Program and Portfolio Management, March 2004.
"Communication between IT Project Manager and Sponsor in Buyer-Seller Relationships", Seminar on Research and Education, Danish Project Management Association and University of Southern Denmark, September 2003.
"Implementation, institutionalization and maturity of a Global PMO Organization", Joint seminar of Swedish IT Society, PMI Sweden Chapter and Swedish Projektforum on Project Management Office, September 2003.
"Bridging the Gap: Buyer - Seller Communication During IT Project Implementation", Presentation at Seminar on Chaos and Complexity in Managing IT Projects and Project-based IT Firms, Umeå School of Business and Economics (Umeå University), Sweden, December 2002.
"Risk and Problem Management in Project Execution". Guest lecture at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark, April 1996.
"Cost/Benefit Analysis Preceding the Decision of a Project Launch". Speech at Denmark's Computer Society meeting, January 1996.
"A Sample Project for a Structured Approach in Managing IT Projects". Guest lecture at Denmark's Technical University, October 1995.
"Project Management". Guest lecture at the European Business School, Oestrich-Winkel, Germany, September 1993.

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Publications by Prof. Dr. Ralf Müller