Boyes, Mark (2019) Embedding divergent thinking into project team decision making. PhD thesis, RMIT University, Australia.
Abstract
This research investigated how project team decision making can be improved by applying Divergent Thinking before Convergent Thinking occurs. The Project Mind-Shift Model that was developed offers an opportunity for project team members to engage in constructive conversations about project outcomes and the way forward. The research output helps to improve team dynamics, motivation and engagement by involving the team and utilising their intellect.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Doctoral) |
|---|---|
| Thesis advisor: | Too, Eric and Shelley, Arthur |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | convergent thinking; creativity; divergent thinking; project management; project teams |
| Index terms: | project management, motivation, project outcome, team dynamics, research output, creativity, decision-making, project team |
| Subjects: | project completion, innovation and creative processes, management, decision analysis, project management theory and practice, research products and data, psychology, project delivery |
| Topics: | Information Management, Risk Management, Design Practice, Organizational Design, Project Management, Human Resources |
| Descriptive scope: | 2 PC |
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