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Managing The Unknown: A New Approach To Managing High Uncertainty And Risk In Projects
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Managing The Unknown Offers A New Way Of Looking At The Problem Of Managing Projects In Novel And Unknown Environments. From Europe'S Leading Business School, This Book Shows How To Manage Two Fundamental Approaches That, In Combination, Offer The Possibility Of Coping With Unforeseen Influences That Inevitably Arise In Novel Projects:* Trialanderror Learning Allows For Redefining The Plan And The Project As The Project Unfolds* Selectionism Pursues Multiple, Independent Trials In Order To Pick The Best One At The Endmanaging The Unknown Offers Expert Guidelines To The Specific Project Mindsets, Infrastructures, And Management Methods Required To Use These Project Management Approaches And Achieve Success In Spite Of Unforeseen Obstacles. This Book Equips Readers With:* Causal Explanations Of Why Unforeseeable Factors In Novel Projects Make Traditional Project Planning And Project Risk Management Insufficient* Directly Applicable Management Tools That Help Managers To Guide Novel And Highuncertainty Projects* Realworld Case Studies Of Both Successful And Unsuccessful Approaches To Managing High Uncertainty In Novel Projects
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Managing the Unknown'? A: 'Managing the Unknown' focuses on new strategies for managing projects in environments filled with uncertainty and risk. It combines trial-and-error learning and selectionism to address unforeseen challenges.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Christoph H. Loch, a noted figure from Europe's leading business school.
- Q: What are the key approaches discussed in this book? A: The key approaches discussed are trial-and-error learning, which allows for plan adjustments during project execution, and selectionism, which involves conducting multiple independent trials to identify the best approach.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: 'Managing the Unknown' contains 304 pages, providing a comprehensive exploration of project management strategies.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Managing the Unknown'? A: The book was published on March 10, 2006.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Managing the Unknown' is available in hardcover binding, ensuring durability and a professional presentation.
- Q: What features does this book offer for readers? A: The book includes features such as the ability to highlight text, take notes, and search within the book. Page numbers in this edition match those in the physical edition.
- Q: Is this book suitable for all project managers? A: 'Managing the Unknown' is particularly useful for project managers dealing with high uncertainty and novel projects, as it provides targeted management tools and approaches.
- Q: Does the book provide real-world examples? A: Yes, it includes real-world case studies that illustrate both successful and unsuccessful management approaches in high-uncertainty projects.
- Q: What makes this book different from traditional project management books? A: 'Managing the Unknown' emphasizes adaptive management techniques suited for unpredictable environments, contrasting with traditional methods that may not address unforeseen factors effectively.