The governance of collaboration in complex projects

Chakkol, Mehmet; Selviaridis, Kostas; Finne, Max

doi:10.1108/ijopm-11-2017-0717

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“…However, in practice, establishing environments and contexts that facilitate collaboration is challenging (Aarseth, 2015). To overcome the practical challenges in implementing collaborative practices ISO 44001 Collaborative Business Relationship Management System standard, which addresses collaborative business relationships, was developed and launched in 2017 (Chakkol et al, 2018).…”

Section: Theoretical Background the Concept Of Collaborationmentioning

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Inter-organizational collaboration challenges and preconditions in industrial engineering projects

Saukko

Aaltonen

Haapasalo

2020

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PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to achieve an understanding of the challenges and preconditions for inter-organizational collaborative project practices in industrial engineering projects. A framework for identifying the challenges and preconditions for inter-organizational collaboration is presented.Design/methodology/approachThe adopted research method is qualitative, and empirical data were collected from the industrial engineering project sector in Finland. The literature related to industrial engineering projects and inter-organizational collaborative project management practices is summarized, informing the qualitative design of the study.FindingsBy analyzing empirical data from industrial engineering projects, the challenges for inter-organizational collaboration are identified in each industrial engineering project stage. A framework of preconditions for inter-organizational collaboration is identified, in which investors are advised to pay attention when deciding on the use of collaborative project management methods.Practical implicationsThe findings of this study help practitioners deal effectively with mechanisms aimed at fostering and hindering inter-organizational collaborative practices. The identified preconditions for inter-organizational collaboration provide support for decision-making in every phase of an engineering project and can be used as guidelines throughout the process.Originality/valueInter-organizational collaborative project management practices have recently been attracting attention in the industrial engineering project setting. This research is an attempt to identify the underlying forces supporting and preventing inter-organizational collaboration in industrial engineering projects. This study offers a framework that can help academics and project management practitioners deal with the challenges affecting inter-organizational collaboration at each project stage and consider preconditions for inter-organizational collaboration in industrial engineering project settings.

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Section: Theoretical Background the Concept Of Collaborationmentioning

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Inter-organizational collaboration challenges and preconditions in industrial engineering projects

Saukko

Aaltonen

Haapasalo

2020

IJMPB

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“…With regards to SSNS, Chakkol et al (2018a) and Chakkol et al (2018b) have expressed that SSNS have been encountering expanded multifaceted nature through broad IFR. For instance, in SSNS of vehicle producers, a provider may supply parts to a maker, while this maker may simultaneously supply different parts to a similar provider organization.…”

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“…However, attributes are not the only reasons organizations are embedded in the network. Aside from attributes of firms, SSNS also define as a result of the degree of IFR within the supply network (Chakkol et al, 2018b). Research in the area of supply chain and operations management contribute to IFR as ties among the firms from the system structure.…”

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Sustainable supply network structure: Understanding impact of inter-firms’ relations as drivers of supply network complexity

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This study examined the Inter-Firm Relation (IFR) as one of the elements to enhance Sustainable Supply Network Structure (SSNS) management in Malaysian maritime industry supply network. IFR has been an interesting research area for academics and businesses practices due to its relevance in determining the best practices and impacts to encourage SSNS. The Social Network Analysis (SNA) method was adopted to develop valid attribute for the measurement process and the embeddedness theory was used to evaluate IFR among the proposed attributes. These methods enable the researcher to transform relational data in the form of network matrix and produce reliable results for theoretical and industrial applications which have not been discovered in previous studies. A total of 37 managers in a maritime industry supply network were approached to participate in this study. Result revealed that IFR has different effects on the formation of SSNS. The finding provides useful insight in formulating the importance of IFR towards improving and understanding SSNS, particularly, in the Malaysian maritime industry. The contribution of this research extends to the literature and put forward solutions for the industry since previous studies are neglecting IFR, which is highlighted as a source of supply network complexity.

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“…Townsend et al (2017) further demonstrate how organisational governance has evolved from hierarchical structures to relational networks through the ways project-based alliances are increasingly employed by automakers as part of their innovation strategy. Chakkol et al (2018) explore the governance of collaboration, arguing that successful delivery of complex projects requires flexibility to respond to customer requirements, and the governance structure can be replicated across multiple projects. They distinguish between contractual and relational governance.…”

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Towards more flexible approach to governance to allow innovation: the case of UK infrastructure

Sergeeva

2019

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the governance in project organising where owner organisations interface with the temporary project organisations that they initiate. This interface between the two types of organisation represents an opportunity for innovation. Design/methodology/approach In total, 25 narrative interviews were conducted with managers who work in permanent owner and operator organisations and temporary project organisations. It is combined with the analysis of textual narratives represented in institutional reports (APM, IPA, PMI). Findings The findings show that it is the flexible and balanced approach to governance that allows innovation to emerge. Strong capable innovative owners play crucial role in creating the corporate governance framework to allow innovation in projects. Research limitations/implications The current research presents narratives voiced by senior managers in permanent owner and operator organisations and temporary project organisations. The ways governance can be adjusted through the life cycle of major programmes require further a more longitudinal research investigation. Practical implications The practical benefits for the project management community is a better understanding of corporate governance in owner and operator organisations, the role of leadership and their narratives in governing processes, and the impact of strong governance on organisational performance and project deliverables. Social implications Senior managers socially constructed the meaning of governance through narratives. The author learn about practices of governance through the perspectives of those involved in decision making. Originality/value This paper contributes to project management theory in two ways: it provides insight into the practice of corporate governance; and it develops the application of narrative enquiry to project management research.

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The governance of collaboration in complex projects

Cited by 74 publications

References 46 publications

Inter-organizational collaboration challenges and preconditions in industrial engineering projects

Inter-organizational collaboration challenges and preconditions in industrial engineering projects

Sustainable supply network structure: Understanding impact of inter-firms’ relations as drivers of supply network complexity

Towards more flexible approach to governance to allow innovation: the case of UK infrastructure

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