Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the significance of formal training in project‐based companies. Design/methodology/approach – First the discussion deals with the concepts of learning, the learning environment, and the motivation to learn in a way in which special focus is...

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 explore what the role of individuals' observations is in the implementation of technically complex projects. Design/methodology/approach – Initially essential theoretical information is presented, by reviewing the concepts of systemic view and...