Improvisation in project management: A praxeology

Klein, L; Biesenthal, C; Dehlin, E

Improvisation in project management: A praxeology

Klein, L Biesenthal, C

Dehlin, E

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Citation:: International Journal of Project Management, 2015, 33 (2), pp. 267 - 277
Issue Date:: 2015-01-01

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dc.contributor.author	Klein, L	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Biesenthal, C https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3851-4950	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Dehlin, E	en_US
dc.date.issued	2015-01-01	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	International Journal of Project Management, 2015, 33 (2), pp. 267 - 277	en_US
dc.identifier.issn	0263-7863	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/30362
dc.description.abstract	© 2014 Elsevier Ltd and International Project Management Association. 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.	en_US
dc.relation.ispartof	International Journal of Project Management	en_US
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1016/j.ijproman.2014.01.011	en_US
dc.subject.classification	Building & Construction	en_US
dc.title	Improvisation in project management: A praxeology	en_US
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pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building
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Abstract:

© 2014 Elsevier Ltd and International Project Management Association. 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.

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