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The Strategic Project Manager's Guide to Complex Projects
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The Strategic Project Manager's Guide to Complex Projects

by Leon Herszon
April 2026
Intermediate
400 pages
9h 26m
English
Wiley
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21Leveraging Artificial Intelligence

21.1 AI and Complexity

21.1.1 Definitions

Project complexity often arises from multiple factors, including technological innovation, stakeholder interactions, and environmental uncertainties. Technological innovations frequently introduce novel methodologies, systems, and solutions, heightening both the potential benefits and inherent uncertainties within project environments. These technological advancements require project teams to navigate previously unexplored territories, demanding adaptability and advanced problem‐solving capabilities.

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Furthermore, the dynamic and frequently unpredictable interactions between stakeholders, such as project sponsors, team members, customers, regulatory bodies, and community groups, further amplify complexity. These stakeholders' differing priorities, perspectives, and objectives necessitate sophisticated and nuanced management approaches to balance conflicting interests effectively.

Environmental uncertainties, encompassing economic fluctuations, regulatory changes, market variability, and sociopolitical developments, constitute another significant dimension of project complexity. These external factors often introduce unforeseen challenges, requiring continuous monitoring and flexible responses from project teams. Traditional project management methods can struggle to keep pace with these complexities, ...

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