Assignment:
Now that you've had opportunity to learn about complex projects, complexity types and sources and methods for complexity assessment including scorecard and others. In this 2nd discussion you may need to apply the knowledge from the lecture materials, references, videos and any relevant documents and source to write Rich Text of no more than 1000 words to express to cover the following:
•Form a matrix to assess the level of complexity of the Deep-Horizon using one or more of the tools. Use your own judgement as well as peer consultation to do so.
•Show who are those peers (name them) and present your assessment in details using relevant Tables and supplementary materials, references.
•Explain the constraints/limitations related to the Deep-Horizon case and specify the type of complexity (structure, technical..) in details.
•Write detailed explanation on why do you think so and provide supportive examples from the case.
• Based on your understanding to the case, explain what type of varieties lead to this scenario, What else could be done to absorb these varieties.
Draw a graph showing the external varieties affected the project (based on your understanding) and what actions should have been taken (Use the Ashby law concept)
•Summaries the complexity aspects of the project (Deep Horizon) and
•Link back the essay topic and reinforce your key arguments like a mini conclusion on the case.
Readings:
1. Aspects of Complexity: Managing Projects in a Comlex World
By Lynn Crawford and John R. Patton
2. A Case Study of a Complex Project: Lewis and Clark Bridge Deck Replacement Project
By Junyong Ahn, Ph.D and Kelly C. Strong