Course vision
Large complex projects are realised as open network organisations, in which stakeholders – also those without a formal position – can have a significant impact on project results. Examples are large infrastructure projects where numerous stakeholders are involved. Additional problems that Project Managers of these projects must be able to handle are greatly increased environmental requirements (e.g., habitat and fauna legislation), more stringent laws and regulations that affect the project, and the use of innovative and unproven technologies. These challenges could often result in time delays, cost overruns and stakeholder dissatisfaction.
The result is that the traditional project management approach is no longer sufficient for managing these large projects successfully. Along with proven project management tools, the successful Project Manager of large complex projects must be able to apply interactive collaborative management in an open innovation environment. Creating a balance between these two approaches: control and interaction is needed for project success. This creates project organisations that are well-equipped to use standard project management tools as well as being able to cope with societal and environmental issues and possessing the ability to adapt successfully to changes.
Training method
The course consists of plenary sessions, working group sessions focusing on several case studies, presentations and discussions on group results. The case studies presented represent several large infrastructure projects in Europe, part of NETLIPSE (Network for the Management and Organisation of Large Infrastructure Projects in Europe).
Training objectives
As a participant you will learn to:
- Understand the complexities and critical success factors of large projects.
Roles and influences of different stakeholders in different project phases, influence of innovations and new technologies. Influence of new legislation.
- To understand shortages and benefits of traditional project management.
An overview of traditional project management approaches. Insight into their benefits and shortcomings for managing large complex projects.
- Recognise and apply opportunities of open innovation collaborative environments and different interaction management skills
By applying the presented theories to case studies of large infrastructure projects in Europe and discussing these in groups. Then presenting and discussing results plenary.
- Recognize and understand different types of project complexity
Discover how to use and carry out a complexity scan. Discuss how to translate results in project management approaches.
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Faculty:
Marcel Hertogh
NETLIPSE Programme Director
Managing Director Infrastructure
Urban Development &
the Environment, AT Osborne,
The Netherlands
Pau Lian
Staal-Ong, NETLIPSE
Programme Manager & Issue
Manager SIG Stakeholder
Participation & Communication.
Sr. Management Consultant AT
Osborne.
Brane Semolic
NETLIPSE Issue Manager
SIG Project Management.
Head of the Project
& Technology Management
Institute, Universit of Maribor,
Slovenia.
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