Description
Book Synopsis* Explains the relationship of complexity theory to virtual project management * Supplies techniques, tips, and suggestions for building effective and successful teams in the virtual environment * Presents current information about best practices and relevant proactive tools .
Table of ContentsPreface.
Acknowledgements.
Introduction.
Part I Complexity Theory.
A Practitioner's Explanation of Complexity Theory.
1 Introduction to Complexity Theory.
2 Going beyond the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) Guide.
3 Virtual Leadership and Complexity.
4 Successful Virtual Projects.
Part II How to Deploy Complexity Theory.
5 Successful Project Management Strategies of Complexity.
6 Virtual Leadership through Complexity.
7 How Organizational Culture Is the Key to Applying Complexity.
8 Cultural Conflict through the Lens of Complexity.
9 Cultural Conflict Resolution Strategies.
10 Risk Management through the Lens of Complexity.
Part III Case Studies of Applied Complexity.
11 SEMCO (Organizational Complexity).
12 Web-Based Universities (Multilevel Complexity).
13 Small Team Complexity.
Part IV Create Successful Project Communities.
14 Leadership of Complexity-Driven Organizations.
15 Communities.
16 Teams and Complexity.
17 Micro-Teams (Tribes).
18 Dealing Appropriately with Change.
Part V Advanced Tools for Managing Complexity.
19 Complexity Tools for Organizations with Virtual Teams.
20 Virtual Projects and Complexity Theory.
21 Using Complexity to Address a Troubled Project.
22 The Future of Complexity.
Index.
