Managing and Modelling Complex Projects

Williams, Terry M. (Editor)/ NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Managing and Modelling Complex Projects (1996 : Kiev, Ukraine)/ North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Scientific Affairs Division (Corporate Author)

ISBN 10: 0792348443 / ISBN 13: 9780792348443

Published by Kluwer Academic Pub, 1998

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257 pages. 9.75x6.75x1.00 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # x-0792348443

Bibliographic Details

Title: Managing and Modelling Complex Projects

Publisher: Kluwer Academic Pub

Publication Date: 1998

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Brand New

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Synopsis:

Projects are becoming more complex and traditional project management is proving inadequate. The key papers in this volume, which takes a look at a variety of new approaches, have been written by 13 leading figures and are discussed by 54 invited academics, consultants, contractors and clients from 15 countries.
The papers cover modelling techniques (extensions to PERT methods, risk analysis, and system dynamics), particular domains (new technology, software development and infrastructure projects, specifically human factors), corporate structures (from both Western and Eastern European perspectives), management techniques (Western and Eastern), and the management of portfolios of projects.
The book adopts a wide view, rather than advocating one technique: the mix of authors provides a rich, heterogeneous perspective. Mathematical modelling is balanced with human management, and over-complex of simplistic techniques are avoided. Readers are assumed already to have a sound knowledge of project management.

Review:

`... this is a very varied collection of papers in many senses ... could provide a very valuable reference source for both managers and academics concerned with project management. It will be a useful addition to an academic library.'
Journal of the Operational Research Society, 49:10