Project Scaling Methodology-Effective Use of Project Complexity Attributes for Determination of Project Size & Scale

  Complexity   Stakeholder Management   Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)   Knowledge Shelf  

Many organizations execute what are considered to be “small” projects. These projects are frequently only deemed as small based on attributes such as duration (schedule), costs (budget), or other attributes as compared to other projects within the organization. In this case, the practice of project scale labeling leads to a deterministic view of project tool selection and, more importantly, sets the tone for project execution. A more appropriate method for project scale determination would be based upon project complexity or individual complexity attributes such as stakeholder involvement, political/social influence, or the project team’s confidence of risk management controls, etc. Here, a new method for project scale determination is introduced as well as a model for project management tool and technique selection based upon scored results for project complexity attributes.

Introduction

Project Scaling Methodology
Performing organizations often will identify a project’s size or scale based upon a variety of internally identified attributes. Two commonly used attributes are cost (budget) and duration (schedule). For example, one organization may identify a project as small if the project has a budget less than US$50,000; another may consider a small project to be one that has a budget of less than US$500,000; yet another may consider a project to…

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