Dr Richard Hughes
| Telephone: | +61 8 6304 3451 |
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| Email: | r.hughes@ecu.edu.au |
| Campus: | Joondalup |
| Room: | JO2.340 |
| ORCID iD: | https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6268-5648 |
Dr Richard Hughes is a Lecturer in the School of Business and Law.
Dr. Richard Hughes brings over 20 years of specialised experience in managing complex government programs and projects. His active involvement with the Project Management Institute enhances his ability to bridge academic research with practical application. As a Certified Practising Project Manager and member of the Australian Institute of Project Management, he remains closely connected to industry trends and best practices.
Richard’s research addresses contemporary project management challenges, focusing particularly on the strategic oversight of large-scale public sector programs. His work explores governance and the integration of complex initiatives, promoting sustainable project management by incorporating environmental and social considerations into government-led projects. He also examines ethical issues in the field, such as modern slavery in project supply chains and the wider implications of ethical decision-making.
In his academic role, Richard leverages his extensive professional experience to enrich his teaching, guiding postgraduate and higher degree research students through a blend of theory and practice. His mentorship extends beyond the classroom through active engagement in industry events and conferences, where he shares his expertise and fosters discussions on emerging trends in project management.
As a member of the School of Business and Law’s Business Competitiveness Research Cluster, Richard contributes to solving real-world problems, particularly in understanding how managerial decisions related to projects impact organisational success in areas such as capabilities, competition, leadership, and governance.
Theme Two: Society and Culture; Project success and failure, Project governance, Project risk management, Sustainable project management, Project performance audits.
Theme Three: Nature and Built Environments; Sustainability through projects of energy, water, materials and resources.
