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Managing Structural and Dynamic Complexity: A Tale of Two Projects

Published:2014-08 Issue:4 Volume:45 Page:21-38
ISSN:8756-9728
Container-title:Project Management Journal
language:en
Short-container-title:Project Management Journal

Author:

Brady Tim¹,Davies Andrew²

Affiliation:

1. Centre for Research in Innovation Management, Brighton Business School, University of Brighton, Brighton, United Kingdom

2. School of Construction and Project Management, the Bartlett Faculty of the Built Environment, University College London, London, United Kingdom

Abstract

Previous research suggests complexity may be a significant factor in a project's failure to achieve cost, time, and quality objectives. In this paper, we examine the project complexity literature to develop a simple framework consisting of structural and dynamic complexity. We use this to compare the complexity of two successful construction megaprojects–-Heathrow Terminal 5 and the London 2012 Olympic Park–-to consider how the complexity in the two projects was managed. Our analysis reveals differences in the approach to managing structural and dynamic complexity, but identifies common factors that may help project managers achieve positive outcomes for their complex projects.

Publisher

SAGE Publications

Subject

Management of Technology and Innovation,Strategy and Management,Business and International Management

Link

http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1002/pmj.21434

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