Experiential Learning in Complex Project Management

Running head: COMPLEX PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Complex Project Management
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Table of Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................2
Discussion........................................................................................................................................2
Concerns about Experiential learning being Beneficial in Complex Project..............................2
Experiential Learning is common for Individuals reflecting on Experiences.............................3
The point established by Ed Hoffman and Lynn Crawford in chapter........................................4
Conclusion.......................................................................................................................................5
References........................................................................................................................................6

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Introduction
The aim of this paper is to provide an in-depth discussion on the beneficial learning or the
experiential learning as explained in the book ‘Aspects of Complexity’. The paper would require
to focus on chapter seven of this book by Terry Cooke-Davies. This chapter describes the
beneficial learning and states in this context that all the experiences are not likely to provide
beneficial learning. The author explains the factors on which the beneficial learning depends as
the ability of the learner to interpret the situation (Cooke-Davies, 2011, August). The concerns of
complex management would be explained in this context, and thus it can be summarized that the
paper is effective.
Discussion
The book Aspects of Complexity in their chapter seven which is about the development
of manager of the complex project. Ed Hoffman and Lynn Crawford in this chapter of Aspects
of Complexity discuss the concept of experiential learning in a , especially for the managers. The
beneficial learning is an essential characteristics of the complex project management (Cicmil et
al., 2017). The author considers it consider very common for those who practice project
management by reflecting and interpreting the experiences. It is said that the experiential is not
subjected to be taken as an inherent characteristic of the project management. The dependency of
the experiential learning on the interpretation of the learner is substantial. The citation of John
Dewey in this chapter about experiential learning would help in the further discussion.
Concerns about Experiential learning being Beneficial in Complex Project
The method which benefits in learning through the help of experiences at the workplace
is called experiential learning, and it can be achieved by the reflection of the individual on the