Agile Management and VUCA 2.0 (VUCA-RR) During Industry 4.0

Developing a critical influential factors Model (CIFsM) for Agile Management Principles in UAE Construction Projects

“…Challenges of project completion Lack of research on agile implementation in construction projects [8][9] Adoption of agile methodologies Limited focus on obstacles in structures and design projects [3,[4][5] Knowledge management Inadequate understanding of knowledge sharing in construction projects [13] Limited research on the application of agile management principles in the context of UAE construction projects [15] Lack of a comprehensive conceptual model specifically tailored for implementing agile principles in UAE construction projects [7] Inadequate understanding of the challenges and barriers faced in implementing agile management in the construction industry [14] Insufficient empirical studies on the effectiveness and benefits of agile practices in improving project outcomes in construction sector [14][15][16] Need for guidelines and best practices to enhance the successful adoption and implementation of agile methodologies in construction projects [12] Gap in knowledge regarding the integration of agile principles with existing project management frameworks commonly used in construction industry…”

“…In the context of construction industry projects in the UAE, the implementation of agile management principles can significantly impact project performance. This section explores the success factors of agile management, which encompass various critical influential factors [15][16][17][18][19][20]. These factors are categorized into organizational critical influential factors, challenges critical influential factors, human resource critical influential factors, and technical critical influential factors.…”

“…The organizational critical influential factors encompass elements related to the organizational structure, culture, and processes that affect the implementation of agile project management. These factors include leadership support, organizational flexibility, effective communication, and collaboration among project stakeholders [15][16][17][18][19][20]. They play a crucial role in creating an environment that promotes agility and facilitates successful project outcomes.…”

“…Challenges critical influential factors refer to the obstacles and difficulties that can hinder the effective implementation of agile project management in construction projects. These challenges may include resistance to change, lack of project visibility, inadequate project planning, and insufficient resource allocation [13][14][15][16]. Overcoming these challenges is essential to ensure smooth project execution and achieve desired performance outcomes.…”

Leadership perspectives on resilience capabilities for navigating disruption

“…To manage the vision, understanding, courage, adaptability, rapidity and radicality (VUCA-RR) world of Industry 4.0, resilient leaders with agile management tools and techniques are highly effective. Research finds that Industry 4.0 and agile management present enormous opportunities to face the VUCA-RR world (Ahmed et al , 2022; Akkaya and Ahmed, 2022). Therefore, managers and leaders will need a pragmatic approach and systems to deal with change in their practice and turn it into opportunities.…”