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The need for new paradigms for complex projects

The need for new paradigms for complex projects
The need for new paradigms for complex projects
This is a version of a paper which formed the opening session of a workshop on managing and modelling complex projects. In order to introduce the theme, it discusses what constitutes project complexity. It aims to be inclusive rather than exclusive. Highlighted are structural complexity, the number and interdependence of elements (following a paper by Baccarini) and uncertainty in goals and means (following a paper by Turner and Cochrane). The paper considers whether these aspects can be operationalised. It gives some ideas about why project complexity might be considered to be increasing, in particular the increasing complexity of products being developed, and moves towards shorter timescales. Finally, it notes some areas where new methods are needed.
project management, strategic planning, mathematical models, project complexity
0263-7863
269-273
Williams, T.M.
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Williams, T.M.
fb409365-0027-4db3-b401-58a8c8992639

Williams, T.M. (1999) The need for new paradigms for complex projects. International Journal of Project Management, 17 (5), 269-273. (doi:10.1016/S0263-7863(98)00047-7).

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This is a version of a paper which formed the opening session of a workshop on managing and modelling complex projects. In order to introduce the theme, it discusses what constitutes project complexity. It aims to be inclusive rather than exclusive. Highlighted are structural complexity, the number and interdependence of elements (following a paper by Baccarini) and uncertainty in goals and means (following a paper by Turner and Cochrane). The paper considers whether these aspects can be operationalised. It gives some ideas about why project complexity might be considered to be increasing, in particular the increasing complexity of products being developed, and moves towards shorter timescales. Finally, it notes some areas where new methods are needed.

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Published date: 1999
Keywords: project management, strategic planning, mathematical models, project complexity

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Local EPrints ID: 36890
URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/36890
ISSN: 0263-7863
PURE UUID: 14776c21-0e4a-4f1e-b563-4fabcdf3430f

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Date deposited: 08 Mar 2007
Last modified: 15 Mar 2024 07:57

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Author: T.M. Williams

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