Optimising project outcomes in complex environments: empirical insights on agile practices and stakeholder dynamics

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Nguyen, Tuan, Mohamed, Sherif and Mostafa, Sherif. 2024. "Optimising project outcomes in complex environments: empirical insights on agile practices and stakeholder dynamics." Built Environment Project and Asset Management. 14 (4), pp. 590-606. https://doi.org/10.1108/BEPAM-06-2023-0107
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Optimising project outcomes in complex environments: empirical insights on agile practices and stakeholder dynamics

ERA Journal ID200242
Article CategoryArticle
AuthorsNguyen, Tuan, Mohamed, Sherif and Mostafa, Sherif
Journal TitleBuilt Environment Project and Asset Management
Journal Citation14 (4), pp. 590-606
Number of Pages17
Year2024
PublisherEmerald
Place of PublicationUnited Kingdom
ISSN2044-124X
2044-1258
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1108/BEPAM-06-2023-0107
Web Address (URL)https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/BEPAM-06-2023-0107/full/html
Abstract

Purpose
This study delves into the dynamics between Agile Response to Change (AR), Adaptive Scoping (AS), Stakeholder Engagement (SE) and Project Performance (PP), with a special focus on the moderating influence of Project Complexity (PC). The research, grounded in a thorough literature review, identifies critical gaps in these areas and examines the extent to which PC moderates the effects of AR, AS and SE on PP, offering new perspectives for managing complex projects.

Design/methodology/approach
The research develops a conceptual model based on a critical analysis of existing literature. A comprehensive questionnaire was designed, incorporating 28 items to measure AR, AS, SE, PP and PC. Data was collected from 136 project managers across various industries, and the responses were analysed using structural equation modelling (SEM) to explore the complex interplay between these variables.

Findings
The analysis revealed that internal AR (ARint) significantly enhances both quantitative (PPqt) and qualitative aspects of PP (PPql). AS and SE were found to positively influence PPql, but their impact on PPqt was not significant. Interestingly, PC was observed to negatively moderate the relationship between ARint and PPql, while its moderating effect on the relationship between ARint and PPql was not significant. The study also notes that PC does not significantly alter the positive correlations between AS, SE and PPql.

Originality/value
This research contributes to the existing body of knowledge by elucidating the relationships between ARint, AS, SE and different dimensions of PP. It uniquely explores the role of PC as a moderating variable in these relationships, offering valuable insights for practitioners and researchers in the field of complex project management.

KeywordsAgile response to change
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ANZSRC Field of Research 2020330205. Building organisational studies
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Byline AffiliationsVNU University of Engineering and Technology, Vietnam
School of Surveying and Built Environment
Griffith University
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