Improvisation in project management: A praxeology. Issue 2 (February 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Klein, Louis; Biesenthal, Christopher; Dehlin, Erlend
• Is Part Of: International journal of project management. Volume 33:Issue 2(2015:Feb.)
• Page Start: 267
• Page End: 277
• Publication Date: 2015-02
• Subjects: Project management -- Periodicals; Network analysis (Planning) -- Periodicals; 658.40405
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ijproman.2014.01.011
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0263-7863

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="author" id="ab0005"> <title id="st0005">Abstract</title> <sec> <p id="sp0005">Project management is complex and therefore a fruitful ground for creative, spontaneous and intuitive applications of particular theories to meet the stated objectives in a constantly changing environment. This form of work is defined as improvisation, which describes a pragmatic approach of applying existing theories in novel ways to deliver a successful project. The combination of a solid theoretical knowledge base and improvisational practices is our approach to conceptualise a praxeology of resilient project management. A praxeological mindset is well suited to improve our current understanding of project management towards a more resilient meta-theory of project management that is able to address complexity. This paper contributes to the current debates in project management, as it develops a foundation for bridging theory and practice. Providing sound, practice-related theories stimulates fruitful debate between the various professions of the project-management community, which will help the field to further mature and grow.</p> </sec> </abstract>