Book description
Project Management Institute (PMI) originally addressed the subject of organizational complexity in A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide). PMI identifies the types of complexities organizations must address and presents substantial research indicating that experienced project managers are more successful in completing highly complex projects.
With greater organizational complexities looming on the horizon, PMI has introduced Navigating Complexity: A Practice Guide. The definitive guide expands upon the principles, tools, and techniques presented in the PMBOK® Guide and other foundational standards, providing a streamlined approach to understanding and navigating complexity. This groundbreaking guide fills a void, providing the first published reference to help project management professionals successfully mitigate complexities and accomplish their organizational goals.
Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Table of Contents
- Preface
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Organizational Considerations
- 3. Encountering Complexity
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4. PMI Foundational Standards and Useful Practices
- 4.1 - PMI Foundational Standards
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4.2 - Useful Practices
- 4.2.1 - Optimize the Organizational Structures
- 4.2.2 - Establish Effective Governance
- 4.2.3 - Diligently Research the Program or Project Prior to Approval
- 4.2.4 - Match the Manager and Key Team Members to the Program or Project
- 4.2.5 - Listen to Experts
- 4.2.6 - Manage Integration Effectively
- 4.2.7 - Focus on Change Management
- 4.2.8 - Encourage a Resilient Mindset
- 4.2.9 - Pay Attention to Small Signs that may Signify Major Changes
- 4.2.10 - Avoid Oversimplification
- 4.2.11 - Encourage Reflective Thinking
- 5. Navigating Complexity: The Assessment Questionnaire
- 6. Complexity Scenarios and Possible Actions
- 7. Developing an Action Plan
- References
- Appendix X1. Contributors and Reviewers of Navigating Complexity: A Practice Guide
- Appendix X2. Annotated Bibliography—A Literature Review
- Appendix X3. Mapping Template for Navigating Complexity
- Glossary
Product information
- Title: Navigating Complexity: A Practice Guide
- Author(s):
- Release date: March 2014
- Publisher(s): Project Management Institute
- ISBN: 9781628250718
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