Aritua, B, Smith, NJ and Bower, D (2009) Construction client multi-projects - A complex adaptive systems perspective. International Journal of Project Management, 27 (1). pp. 72-79. ISSN 0263-7863
Abstract
Most projects exist as part of a multi-project environment. The management of multiple projects presents challenges that are fundamentally different from single project management. Recent theoretical developments in the philosophy of complexity theory provide a basis for gaining insight into the proposition that multi-project management is neither an extension nor a scaled up version of single project management. Genuine multi-project environments exhibit the characteristics of complex adaptive systems which offer novel approaches for the project manager. (c) 2008 Elsevier Ltd and IPMA. All rights reserved.
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| Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | Elsevier.com |
| Keywords: | Multi-projects; Programmes; Portfolios; Complexity; Management |
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| Institution: | The University of Leeds |
| Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences (Leeds) > School of Civil Engineering (Leeds) The University of Leeds > Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences (Leeds) |
| Depositing User: | Ms Caroline Wilson |
| Date Deposited: | 24 Apr 2009 12:56 |
| Last Modified: | 20 Jun 2021 08:37 |
| Published Version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijproman.2008.02.005 |
| Status: | Published |
| Publisher: | Elsevier |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Identification Number: | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijproman.2008.02.005 |
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