Translation Project Management

The textbook Translation Project Management provides a comprehensive overview of the processes, principles, and constraints of project management in the translation industry, drawing on key works in business studies, economics, and international standards. It offers real-world case studies and explores six fundamental project constraints: cost, time, scope, quality, benefits, and risk. It is essential for all project management courses within translation studies programs and for professional translators and translation service providers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 262 pages
Publication date: 15 December 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive textbook offers a thorough exploration of the processes, principles, and constraints of project management within the translation industry. It provides readers with insightful perspectives on modern-day project management practices tailored specifically to translation services, while also delving into the critical interconnected aspects of the process. Drawing upon influential works in business studies on management, economics relevant to project management, and international standards on project management processes, the book provides a coherent account of the entire translation project management lifecycle, from inception to completion.

Special attention is given to the factors influencing decision-making at various stages and how external forces shape the trajectory of a translation project. Through a series of real-world case studies, readers are invited to explore, analyze, and engage with six fundamental project constraints: cost, time, scope, quality, benefits, and risk. Each chapter includes discussion points, potential assignments, and guided further reading to enhance the learning experience.

This textbook serves as an indispensable resource for all project management courses within translation studies programs, as well as for professional translators and translation service providers. Furthermore, additional resources can be accessed through the Routledge Translation Studies Portal, further enriching the learning journey.

Weight: 520g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367677732