Book review: Research handbook on complex project organizing: a conceptual tool for project studies theorizing and societal impact

In this essay, I will review the recently published “Research Handbook on Complex Project Organizing,” edited by Winch et al. (2023). The title aptly encapsulates the book’s essence, grounded in three concepts that cut across the book and define its scope: project organizing, complexity and research. The book is structured into four parts. Part one delves into the fundamental concepts that underpin project organizing, shedding light on what sets projects apart from other organizational forms. Part two then presents a diverse array of theoretical perspectives for examining projects, while parts three and four bridge readers to both timeless and...