Abstract

This article examines innovation in megaprojects and the way in which project complexity plays a role in innovation. Megaprojects are experiencing increasing levels of innovation as a means to deal with complexity and to improve the delivery of megaprojects. So far, the relation between innovation and project complexity is under-explored in the megaproject management literature. Based on a cross-case study of two megaprojects, the paper critically evaluates the dimensions of innovation and the relation with project complexity. It also reveals interactions between innovation dimensions. Project complexity is considered a contingency factor in the influence of innovation on project performance. Policy recommendations include evaluating the adoption of innovation against a reduction of complexity, and improving integration of innovation in the planning of megaprojects.

摘要

本文探讨了大型项目中的创新以及项目复杂性在创新中发挥作用的方式。大型项目正在经历越来越多的创新，以作为应对复杂性和改进大型项目交付的一种手段。迄今为止，在大型项目管理文献中，创新与项目复杂性之间的关系尚未得到充分探索。基于对两个大型项目的交叉案例研究，本文批判性地评估了创新的维度以及与项目复杂性的关系。它还揭示了创新维度之间的相互作用。项目复杂性被认为是创新影响项目绩效的一个权变因素。政策建议包括评估采用创新与降低复杂性，