| Book Review: "Organizing for a Complex World" |
| Written by Berthold Kastel |
| Friday, 10 April 2009 21:44 |
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RecommendationThis book is definitely a good introduction into the complexity of initiating and executing major projects of the modern defense industry. As a quick read, each of the ten chapters gets a well-founded point across that is worthwhile knowing about. I wish this book is read by as many political decision-makers in the defense industry as possible. It could definitely lead to a better appreciation of the systemic reasons that the "military-industrial complex" functions the way it does.
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"System"A group of interacting, interrelated, or interdependent elements. What does it mean for 21st century projects?
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Layers of Complex ProjectsWhen talking about complex projects it is critical to understand their scope in the world of the early 21st century.They are much more than a standalone grouping of activities that are connected to each other. In reality, at least five different layers of projects can be identified.
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