Posted: May 17th, 2016

Models for managing complex projects:

STAGE 2: You need to use two theories/concepts from themes 1-4 (see below) that you think will help you to explain your PfL. Theme 1 is compulsory, as you will need to apply one of conceptual models presented in this course to manage complex projects. Then you need to select another theory/concepts from themes 2-4 (see below).

In order to facilitate selection of concepts/theories I have summarised them:
Theme 1. Models for managing complex projects:
·        Project complexity- features and challenges
·        The 8-features model
·        The Cynefin model
·        The Diamond model

Theme 2. Implementation of Complex projects
·        Change management processes
·        Models of change
·        Managing the unexpected

Theme 3. Power assisted project management
·        Organisational politics & project management
·        Dimensions of power
·        Analytical tools to cope with political behaviour
·        Managing & influencing stakeholders

Theme 4. Knowledge Management in complex projects
·        KM strategies
·        Mechanisms to transfer knowledge in complex projects
·        Learning in complex projects