Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore how the systems integrator type project‐based companies integrate knowledge of different sub‐systems. Design/methodology/approach – Initially, essential theoretical information is presented by reviewing the concept of systemic view. After...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to report on findings from a doctoral thesis examining value for money in alliance projects. It provides a summary of the thesis findings, explains the thesis author's doctoral journey and the context of both the thesis and the university program....

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to understand the concept of supply chain capital, which is formed through managing knowledge in supply chains on a long‐term basis. Design/methodology/approach – The development of a conceptual model describing supply chain capital is achieved...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to suggest a situated conception of projects, in order develop finer understanding of how these endeavors emerge and unfold over time. The author proposes that these understandings should be rooted in a process ontology, conceive action as situated and...

Purpose – Traditional construction project practice has been based on rigid and impermeable boundaries that have made communication, cooperation and integration a major challenge. However, new collaborative approaches have been developed. This paper aims at adding to knowledge on...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to consider how multiple logic systems employed by project managers lead to manifold understandings of two foundational project management constructs (“project” and “planning”) that in turn influence both the practice of project management and...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to identify and understand challenges related to transition processes that occur between projects and the permanent organisation, as well as the outcome of such processes. Design/methodology/approach – The study is based on an explorative, in‐depth...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to improve understanding and practice of project management by assessing whether two of its core myths also prevail in international development (ID): first, that project managers (PMs) plan fully for project success, including implementation success and...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine how project partners respond to contractually agreed collaboration in an infrastructural megaproject. Problematic performances of megaprojects have shifted away attention from the instrumental towards the interpretative, focusing on daily work...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to critically analyze the consequences of the diffusion of generic project management knowledge. Design/methodology/approach – This paper is conceptual in its nature, using short examples of four different areas (education, research, certification and...