Navigating Complexity: A Practice Guide - SECOND EDITION

Navigating Complexity: A Practice Guide— Second Edition equips project and program professionals with the frameworks and mindset needed to manage nonlinear, unpredictable environments through systems thinking and adaptive strategies. This updated edition explores the six types of project complexity, provides guidance on developing leadership competencies for decision-making amid ambiguity, and offers practical approaches for building enterprise agility and resilient teams. By distinguishing true complexity from mere complication, the guide helps practitioners embrace uncertainty as an opportunity for project success.

PMI is the leading authority in project management, dedicated to guiding the way to project success. Since 1969, PMI has shone a light on the power of project management and the people behind the projects. With a global community, gold-standard professional certifications, and career-long learning opportunities, PMI empowers current and aspiring project professionals, as well as organizations, with knowledge and resources to lead effectively and create an impact in the communities they serve.