Managing Complex Projects

CHAPTER 10Applying Complexity Thinking to Large, Dispersed, Culturally Diverse Project Teams

“A small group of thoughtful people could change the world. Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”

—MARGARET MEAD, ANTHROPOLOGIST

	Project Profile
Complexity Dimensions	Independent	Moderately Complex	Highly Complex
Team Composition and Performance	Strong project leadership Team staffed internally, has worked together in the past, and has a track record of reliable estimates Formal, proven PM, BA, and SE methodology with QA and QC processes defined and operational	Competent project leadership Team staffed with internal and external resources; internal staff has worked together in the past and has a track record of reliable estimates Contract ...