One of two factors (along with uncertainty) that determine the type of project and its likelihood of success. Complexity is determined by the project’s size, scope, stakeholder count, and stakeholder alignment. (Chapter 2, p. 33)*
*Terms defined for the Project Management for Scientists Bootcamp (PMB) include a chapter reference to the course text The Harvard Business Review Project Management Handbook by Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez.
Citation: Center for Scientific Collaboration and Community Engagement. (2026) CSCCE Glossary: Project management. Woodley, Pratt, Martinic, and Santistevan doi: 10.5281/zenodo.15052305
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