Complex Project Management: Theory, Tools and Techniques

Complex Project Management
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Table of Contents
Introduction.................................................................................................................................................2
Theory and idea of complex project management.......................................................................................2
Causes, environment, and properties of the complex project.......................................................................2
Tools and technique of complex project......................................................................................................3
Conclusion...................................................................................................................................................4
References...................................................................................................................................................5
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Introduction
Complex project management is the process where the action of the manager becomes difficult
to predict in the project. There are generally four elements in the project complexity that is
technical, cost, schedule and political. The primary purpose of the paper is to provide an
effective view of the complex project management within the field by providing a view of the
tools and techniques for the process.
Theory and idea of complex project management
Complexity theory is considered to be the mixture of ideas which generally seeks to explain the
phenomena and it is not explained by the help of traditional theories (Cooke-Davies, 2011). One
of the primary aspects of the complexity theory which helps to provides the effective view on the
chaotic form of business and project management process. Complex system theory is one of the
best theory that helps to provides understanding regarding the relationship of the component to
the other part in the system. It is the best process that draws the attention of the theorist towards
the process of system thinking. The idea of the new theory within the management of large
complex project effectively provides the view on the present theory. One of the most effective
ideas for complex project management is to strengthen the project foundation as well as the
framework (Ahern, Leavy, & Byrne, 2014)). With the help of this idea the complex project
management effectively provides the framework to the owners for their decision-making process.
In this system, there are various new technologies for the effective management system in the
field and also to provide a valuable process for project management. Another idea for the
complex project management is to consider to increment the focus on flows and also by
embracing the use of the contemporary technology.
Causes, environment, and properties of the complex project
The primary cause of the complex within the project management is due to the assumption that is
generally inherent in the traditional model of project management. The other cause of complexity
within the project management is due to unhelpful behaviour, then the failure of the appreciate
systemicity (Floricel, Bonneau, Aubry, & Sergi, 2014). Another cause of the complexity is the
model of project management then the simplistic of the project management along with the over-
ambitious planned management. The most effective and valuable working function within the
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