Project Management in the 21st Century: What You Need to Know About the Elephant, Eco-system and Experience

This book offers a fresh perspective on project management by combining chaos and complexity theories,systems thinking,and quantum mechanics to provide managers with new models for project management and value creation. It proposes the existence of an ecosystem that surrounds projects and explains why both the project and its ecosystem need to be managed differently.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 106 pages
Publication date: 03 July 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This book is a unique take on project management, blending narrative style, humor, and personal anecdotes to shed light on the gaps and disparities in current theory and practice. The author challenges the traditional approaches to project management and presents new models that incorporate chaos and complexity theories, systems thinking, and quantum mechanics to offer a more holistic perspective. By drawing from these diverse fields of knowledge, the author proposes the concept of an ecosystem that surrounds projects, highlighting their distinct nature but mutual dependence. They argue that both the project and its ecosystem require distinct management competencies to succeed.

This book offers valuable insights for managers seeking to enhance their project management skills and achieve greater success in today's complex and dynamic business environment. By embracing a broader perspective and applying innovative management theories, managers can navigate the challenges of projects more effectively and create value for their organizations.

This book is a refreshing and insightful take on project management, blending narrative style, humor, and personal anecdotes to shed light on the gaps and disparities in current theory and practice. The author challenges the traditional approaches to project management and presents new models that incorporate chaos and complexity theories, systems thinking, and quantum mechanics to offer a more holistic perspective. By drawing from these diverse fields of knowledge, the author proposes the concept of an ecosystem that surrounds projects, highlighting their distinct nature but mutual dependence. They argue that both the project and its ecosystem require distinct management competencies to succeed.

This book offers valuable insights for managers seeking to enhance their project management skills and achieve greater success in today's complex and dynamic business environment. By embracing a broader perspective and applying innovative management theories, managers can navigate the challenges of projects more effectively and create value for their organizations.

Weight: 197g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030715458
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021