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    Managing Projects in an Uncertain and Volatile World: Engaging Stakeholders, and Building a Systemic View of Risk

    203643_74438_anzam-2012-156_Mananging_Projects_Fran_Ackermann_full_paper.pdf (627.1Kb)
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    Authors
    Ackermann, Fran
    Howick, S.
    Quigley, J.
    Walls, L.
    Houghton, T.
    Date
    2012
    Type
    Conference Paper
    
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    Ackermann, F. and Howick, S. and Quigley, J. and Walls, L. and Houghton, T. 2012. Managing Projects in an Uncertain and Volatile World: Engaging Stakeholders, and Building a Systemic View of Risk, in Raj Pillai, Mustafa Ozbilgin, Bill Harley and Charmine Hartel (ed), 26th Annual Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management Conference (ANZAM), Dec 5 2012. Perth, Australia: ANZAM.
    Source Title
    The Proceedings of the 26th Annual Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management Conference (ANZAM)
    Source Conference
    26th Annual Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management Conference (ANZAM)
    ISBN
    978-0-9874158-1-3
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/46646
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    As evidenced through both a historical and contemporary number of over-runs managing projects can be a risky business. Managers are faced with effectively working with a multitude of parties, dealing with a wealth of interlocking uncertainties and frequently undertaking these activities within a compressed timeframe. This paper describes a risk management process developed to assist managers facing such situations. The process explicitly engages a range of stakeholders using a group support system and causal mapping process and provides not only a comprehensive appreciation of the risks identified but also a greater understanding of their subtleties. Using a real case the paper will describe the process and outcomes along with its implications, before reflecting on the insights, limitations and future research.

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