2.1 Unravelling the complexities of people in projects and organizations
Project Management • 3m 51s
Andy Murray discussed the unique perspective introduced to him by Jo. Instead of seeing projects as isolated entities, Jo presented them as part of an intricate ecosystem, likening the relationships and communication dynamics within and between organizations to mycelium. This analogy piqued Murray's interest. After reviewing Jo's blogs and articles, Murray recognized the depth of this perspective and wanted to involve Jo to convey these critical, wide-ranging concepts to a broader audience.
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