Short Course: Complex Project Management
Douglas Gransberg Ph.D., P.E., F.ASCE
President, Gransberg & Associates
Thursday, Dec. 5
9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. (CT)
ABSTRACT
Complexity in the context of construction project management is characterized by increasing numbers of requirements, stakeholders, uncertainty, unforeseen interactions and factors that lie firmly outside the direct control of the project manager. In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, where complexity and uncertainty have increasingly become the new normal, project managers need new tools and skills to tackle large, multifaceted, multi-year complex infrastructure projects so that we can deal with complexity and maintain progress as we manage on the “edge of chaos”.
This hybrid course is designed for owners, engineers, design professionals, and general contractors looking to enhance their project management capabilities. Participants will explore the factors that contribute to project complexity, such as evolving requirements, stakeholder dynamics, and interrelated projects, and will learn about the theory of 5-Dimensional Project Management. The second module provides an overview of the differences between managing traditional projects and how those methods differ from strategies tailored to manage the unpredictability of complex projects. The third module introduces Complexity Mapping and a selection of methods and practical tools to assess and manage project complexity from research. The final module will consist of a practical exercise where participants will apply the theory and tools taught to develop management strategies for a theoretical complex project. By completing this course, participants will gain valuable insights and tools to excel in managing high-stakes, multi-layered projects.
Module 1: What Makes Projects Complex?
Module 2: Theory of Complex Project Management: Differences between Traditional & Complex Project Management Approaches
Module 3: Tools & Methodologies to Manage Complex Projects
Module 4: Complex Project Management Practical Exercise
Up to 7 PDHS will be offered for attendees.
Recordings and slides for this short course WILL NOT be made publicly available. They will be shared with participants only.
