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Harvey Maylor is an Associate Professor and Senior Fellow in Management Practice at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. He has been affiliated with the School since 2013, serving as Programme Director for the Major Projects Leadership Academy (MPLA) and contributing to its flagship programme for UK government project leaders. Prior roles include Founding Director of Cranfield University's International Centre for Programme Management and academic positions at Cardiff Business School and the University of Bath.
His research focuses on major projects—large-scale initiatives characterized by significant budgetary, risk, or stakeholder complexity. Key areas include complexity management, lean leadership, ambidexterity, and systems design in project environments. He emphasizes bridging academic theory and practical application, addressing challenges like underperformance in project execution through frameworks such as 'Understand, Reduce, Respond' for complexity management.
Maylor’s work spans industry collaboration, including engagements with Airbus, HP, and Transport for London. Notable contributions include developing the AdvantageHP capability framework, the Advanced Project Thinking (APT) methodology, and the NASSS-CAT tools for healthcare technology implementation. His research is disseminated through books like Project Management (5th ed., 2022) and peer-reviewed journals.
Teaching and executive education remain central to his role, with part-time consulting and academic visiting roles supplementing his faculty duties. Professional memberships include the Academy of Management and Project Management Institute. His research and practice aim to enhance project resilience, innovation, and alignment with organizational strategy.
