57- Complexity

These flashcards capture key vocabulary and concepts related to managing complexity in projects, based on the lecture notes.

Complexity

The outcome of human behavior, systems interactions, uncertainty, and ambiguity.

Project Management

The process of planning, executing, and closing projects, which involves managing people, processes, and systems.

Human Behavior

Actions and interactions of individuals that can contribute to complexity in project management.

Systems Interactions

The way different systems work together or fail to work together, impacting project complexity.

Risk Management

The identification, assessment, and prioritization of risks followed by coordinated efforts to minimize, monitor, and control the probability of unfortunate events.

Uncertainty

The state of having limited knowledge about a situation, which can lead to complexity in project management.

Ambiguity

Situations where information is incomplete or unclear, contributing to project complexity.

Project Deliverables

The tangible or intangible items produced as a result of a project.

Adaptation

The ability of a project team to adjust plans and approaches in response to complexity.

Stakeholders

Individuals or groups with an interest in the outcome of a project, whose management can add to project complexity.