Management of flexibility in projects

@article{Olsson2006ManagementOF,
  title={Management of flexibility in projects},
  author={Nils O. E. Olsson},
  journal={International Journal of Project Management},
  year={2006},
  volume={24},
  pages={66-74}
}
  • N. Olsson
  • Published 2006
  • Engineering
  • International Journal of Project Management
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