Project Management With High-Performance Work Teams

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nelson Antonio Moreno-Monsalve ◽  
José Pablo Nuño de la Parra ◽  
Sandra Marcela Delgado-Ortiz
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Work Teams ◽  
Software Industry ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
General Skills ◽  
Collective Performance ◽  
General Skill

One of the factors that positively affect the objectives of a project is the performance level of the human talent that executes it. From the human point of view, a project can be defined as the action of a group of people focused towards achieving an outcome. This research work seeks to establish the general skills that a person who is part of a work high-performance team must have, that allow him or her to positively influence collective performance. A general skill describes the behavior and abilities of an individual, regardless of the degree of complexity that frames a job. This study was carried out with the support of 149 project managers from the Colombian software industry.

Analysis of the Success Factors and Failure Causes in Projects

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-31 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vicente Rodríguez Montequín ◽  
Sonia Cousillas Fernández ◽  
Francisco Ortega Fernández ◽  
Joaquín Villanueva Balsera
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Time Budget ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Significant Time ◽  
Empirical Survey ◽  
Personal Perceptions ◽  
Frequent Failure ◽  
Internet Network

Projects are complex works subjected to significant time, budget and quality constraints. One or the greatest challenges in project management still remaining unsolved is determining what is necessary to do in order to achieve success or failure. According to the specialized literature, both concepts of success factors and failure causes in projects are largely subjective and therefore difficult to quantify, depending on the point of view of the stakeholders involved. This paper compares which are the most frequent failure causes and the most important success factors among three different scenarios: for any type of project, for ICT projects and for ICT projects carried out in Spain only, by means of a worldwide empirical survey carried out among project managers intended to gather their personal perceptions on the matter. The survey is based on a questionnaire anonymously distributed through a professional internet network.

Analysis of the Success Factors and Failure Causes in Projects

2016 ◽  
pp. 1365-1379 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vicente Rodríguez Montequín ◽  
Sonia Cousillas Fernández ◽  
Francisco Ortega Fernández ◽  
Joaquín Villanueva Balsera
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Time Budget ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Significant Time ◽  
Empirical Survey ◽  
Personal Perceptions ◽  
Frequent Failure ◽  
Internet Network

Projects are complex works subjected to significant time, budget and quality constraints. One or the greatest challenges in project management still remaining unsolved is determining what is necessary to do in order to achieve success or failure. According to the specialized literature, both concepts of success factors and failure causes in projects are largely subjective and therefore difficult to quantify, depending on the point of view of the stakeholders involved. This paper compares which are the most frequent failure causes and the most important success factors among three different scenarios: for any type of project, for ICT projects and for ICT projects carried out in Spain only, by means of a worldwide empirical survey carried out among project managers intended to gather their personal perceptions on the matter. The survey is based on a questionnaire anonymously distributed through a professional internet network.

Project Management Tools and Techniques to Deal With Disruptive Situations in Projects

2021 ◽  
pp. 247-278
Author(s):  
César Hernando Rincón-González ◽  
Hugo Fernando Castro-Silva ◽  
Libardo Florez
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Organizational Context ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Scientometric Analysis ◽  
Management Tools ◽  
Business Context ◽  
Detailed Statistical Analysis ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Tools And Techniques

This research work aims to analyze how project management tools and techniques help project managers to deal the disruption in projects in the Colombian business context. Firstly, a detailed literature review about project management and disruption was conducted. Secondly, a comprehensive scientometric analysis of project management and disruptive situations on this kind of endeavor was undertaken. Thirdly, tools and techniques suitable for handling disruptive situations on projects were identified. Fourthly, an extensive fieldwork over 700 organizations from the Colombian organizational context was executed. Fifthly, a detailed statistical analysis was carried out to determinate how project management tools and techniques contribute to handle disruption on this kind of initiatives. And finally, research findings were documented, a positive effect of the use of project management tools and techniques to face disruptive situations on project was found, conclusions were set, and future lines of research were defined.

R&D roadmap for process robotization driven to the digital transformation of the industry 4.0

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 290-304
Author(s):  
Gustavo Franco Barbosa ◽  
Sidney Bruce Shiki ◽  
Iris Bento da Silva
Keyword(s):  
Concurrent Engineering ◽  
Work Teams ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Shop Floor ◽  
Improvement Program ◽  
Specific Knowledge ◽  
Know How ◽  
Engineering Environment ◽  
Quality Tools

This paper lays emphasis on a proposal of a tailor-made roadmap that manages the knowledge related to automation skills to be applied during the concurrent engineering phase. The approach of this Research and Development (R&D) roadmap is a particular guideline in a structured form that uses the concepts of Plan-Do–Check–Act (PDCA) method integrated to other quality tools and know-how in robotization, for management of this specific knowledge. This research work aims to guide the staff (project managers, engineers and technicians) who work multidisciplinary in concurrent engineering environment about the robot’s implementation steps and significant tips related to the deployment phases that can be beneficial when this proposed roadmap is applied. Also, it was developed to assist the robot’s installation and their validation on shop floor, aiming the best class of industrial processes regarding the automation. The main contribution and novelty of this paper is to propose a R&D roadmap that drives and assists the multidisciplinary work teams since the identification of robotization opportunities till the assurance of quality requirements established for the concerned process, in addition to a continuous improvement program to carry it on. Besides that, this work provides a high relevance in terms of knowledge management related to robotization expertise, spread of practical skills in concurrent engineering context and an unprecedented innovative contribution at science frontier.

scholarly journals A Study of Project Management Processes for Sustainable and Successful Projects in Software Industry: Expectations vs Perceptions of Managers

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 103-115
Author(s):  
Ashfaq Ahmad ◽  
Muhammad Bilal ◽  
Khalid Latif ◽  
Zainab
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Software Industry ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Software Projects ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Management Processes ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Project Failures ◽  
Project Management Processes

Project Management Processes (PMPs) are essential to avoid project failures due to the complexity and nature of projects in the software industry, particularly in emerging economies. The software industry is growing rapidly in Pakistan with an increasing number of local, regional and international clients. The project managers who are familiar with PMPs are therefore needed for the proper implementation of these processes, which will lead to sustainable and successful software projects. However, very limited studies have analyzed the expectations and perceptions of the project managers of these PMPs. In order to fill this gap, therefore, this study examined the role of PMPs in the sustainable development and success of software projects by documenting the expectations and perceptions of managers. A structured questionnaire is designed to collect data from 143 participants working in software houses. SPSS is used for the processing and analysis of data using selected statistical tools. The results show a clear difference in expectations and perceptions for PMPs, which means that project managers are of a less rational, sentimental and emotional nature. The findings of this study also show that the male segment is dominant in the software industry which may be due to of Pakistan’s specific social and cultural environment. There is however no significant difference between expectations and perceptions of both male and female project managers for PMPs. The findings of this study will help researchers, practitioners, academics and other stakeholders in the software industry.

scholarly journals Types and terminology of remote project teams

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 34-40
Author(s):  
Natalia Krasnokutska ◽  
Tetiana Podoprykhina
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Working Conditions ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Project Team ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Project Teams ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Theoretical Point ◽  
Distributed Team ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose – to develop project management terminology. Findings. This study indicates thе significant changes that occurred in working conditions in the last centuries that led to the new models' formation of employee interaction at enterprises, especially remotely, such as distributed, virtual, and dispersed project teams. Clarification of the terminology of project management indicates the meaning of the term "distributed team". This paper separated the term from several related concepts and demonstrated the benefits of integrating distributed project teams within an enterprise. Originality/Value. Paper analyzes the term, features and differences of the distributed project team from other types of remote teams. Practical implications. The terminology of remote project team can beused by project managers from a theoretical point of view. Research limitations/Future research. Future research can focus on the way to manage a distributed project team effectively. Paper type – theoretical.

scholarly journals Effective Communication and Linguistic Clarity: A Study of Construction Management Practices in Anambra State

2021 ◽  
pp. 12-28
Author(s):  
Daniel Oluwatayomi Fadumo ◽  
Peter Oyewole Makinde
Keyword(s):  
Construction Management ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Effective Communication ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Construction Sites ◽  
Anambra State ◽  
Communication Aid ◽  
Construction Organization

Researches have shown that effective communication is a challenge for project managers and stakeholders at all levels within an organization. Project managers experience the greatest challenge to set up and regulate communications that support a project overall. This, therefore, makes effective communication and linguistic clarity in construction management practices a sine qua non for achieving the expected results. Although a lot of studies have been carried out on effective communication both within construction management practices and beyond, very few studies have looked at effective communication and linguistic clarity among construction managers in Anambra State. Given the foregoing, there are several things we are not aware of. First, we do not know the types of language and methods of communication that are employed on construction sites in Anambra State. Also, our knowledge is limited to how effective communication aid in enhancing the performance of construction organization in Anambra State. In addition, we are not aware of the challenges confronting effective communication and linguistic clarity in construction organization within the state. Likewise, we do not know what identifiable solutions had been proffered towards language barrier and challenges confronting effective communication and linguistic clarity in construction organization in Anambra State. To attempt to answer the questions raised here, this study aimed at evaluating the place of effective communication and linguistic clarity in construction management practices in Anambra State. The study employed survey research and the use of questionnaires to obtain data for the study. The researchers use a five-point scale to elicit information from the respondents. The results highlight that the use of spoken communication on construction sites in Anambra State will breed an improved professional organizational commitment, minimize accident rates and adopt better safety precautions. It further identified that the use of  related words, synonym and antonym as well as easy-to-understand the written form of passing instruction or communications produces high performance, innovation and increase organizational stability and flexibility and improve work quality. The study recommends that hiring a multilingual workforce, getting translated plan or construction documents materials and offering immersive language training programs for the construction workforce will help to eliminate the challenges confronting effective communication and linguistic clarity in the construction organization. It is recognized that, in some ways, this research work would have limitations ranging from geographical and scope coverage limitation as the study focused only on construction management practices in Anambra State, Nigeria which may inevitably introduce limited bias into the survey which could limit the application of the results to geographically dissimilar areas. This study had other limitations such as data limitation in measuring the variables of linguistic methods on construction sites, only seven (7) language methods were identified. Therefore, there may be more variables if the study was extended. Secondly, there was also a methodological limitation due to the sample size as thirty-five (35) questionnaires were administered; also more construction professionals would have been included in the population area but only four (4) respondents group were interviewed due to time and financial constraints.

Sustainability on Project Management

2020 ◽  
pp. 281-304 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hugo Fernando Castro Silva ◽  
César Hernando Rincón-González ◽  
H. Mauricio Diez-Silva
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Empirical Research ◽  
Representative Sample ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Academic Community ◽  
The Other ◽  
Future Generations ◽  
Maturity Model ◽  
The Social

Ensuring the conservation of current resources for future generations has become a challenge that from day to day turns to be more important and urgent for society. Despite the fact that sustainability and project management have been subjects of interest in the academic community, few investigations are related to the integration of sustainability within project management, even fewer in the Colombian context. This empirical research work presents results about the perception from a representative sample of project managers from the construction industry in Colombia related to the implementation of elements of sustainability when managing projects established in the maturity model of Salem Azahrani. The results indicate, on one hand, a low average level of maturity and on the other, a higher orientation toward aspects of the economical dimension of the projects in comparison with the social and environmental dimensions.

scholarly journals COMPETENCE APPROACH IN AGILE TRANSFORMATION OF EDUCATION ESTABLISHMENT

2021 ◽  
pp. 52-62
Author(s):  
S. Bushuyev ◽  
S. Murzabekova ◽  
M. Khussainova
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Project Management ◽  
Communication Systems ◽  
Personal Communication ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Leadership Formation ◽  
Agile Methodologies ◽  
Agile Project Management ◽  
Innovation Project

The subject of the article is development of project, programs and project portfolios management systems with drivers of innovation in Agile transformation of Education Establishment is considered. Substantial changes in the environment require further research into the effectiveness of the application of existing agile methodologies, knowledge systems and competencies of project managers and their leadership. The foundations of environmental change lie in changing the decision-making paradigm in innovation project and programs management in Agile transformation of Education Establishment. The goal is to explore modern approaches to leadership formation when applying agile methodologies of its specificity from the point of view of decision-making processes in project management. The problems of leadership creation and development in the application of agile project management methodologies for the implementation of information and communication systems are considered. The results of studies were conducted on the basis of a competency-based approach modelled by the International Project Management Association. The content model of competency of the leader applying agile management is presented. Conclusion: The Agile leadership and leadership behaviour patterns are formed in a project management behavioural competency system based on agile technology methods and tools. These competencies included: Self-reflection and self-management, Personal integrity and reliability, Personal communication, Relationships and interaction, Leadership, Teamwork, Conflicts and crises, Inventiveness, Reconciliation, and Orientation to results. The patterns of project managers' behaviour as agile leaders in project product creation and agile project management are explored. The differences in the behaviour patterns of leaders and agile leaders were examined by behavioural competencies within the identified key competency indicators. Such patterns allowed the authors to identify bottlenecks in the application of agile project management methodologies in the context of the development of innovative products of innovation systems.

Project management: a case study of a successful ERP implementation

2008 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 106-124 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fergal Carton ◽  
Frederic Adam ◽  
David Sammon
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Success Rate ◽  
Enterprise Resource Planning ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Erp Implementation ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Key Aspects

PurposeThe success rate of enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementations is not high in view of the sums invested by organisations in these applications. It has often been indicated that a combination of inadequate preparedness and inappropriate project management have been responsible for the low‐success rate of ERP implementations. The purpose of this paper is to present a case study of a successful ERP implementation.Design/methodology/approachIn this paper, the authors use a case study of a very successful roll out of an ERP application in the Irish subsidiary of a UK multinational to investigate the validity of one of the most commonly cited project management frameworks, the project management body of knowledge (PMBOK), to ERP projects. Discussing each category of the framework in turn, the case data to illustrate where the PMBOK framework is a good fit or needs refining for ERP projects is used.FindingsIt is found that, by and large, PMBOK, because it is a very broad framework, can shed light on most of the key aspects of an ERP project. However, the specificities of this type of project require a different emphasis on some of the factors, as discussed in the authors conclusions. The case analysis also raised some interesting insights into how companies evaluate the success of such highly complex change management initiatives.Research limitations/implicationsThis research work will need to be extended to cover other case studies of ERP implementation across other industries and organisational contexts; for example in less tightly regulated industries and smaller organisations.Practical implicationsThis discussion will be of great value to ERP project managers who are in the early stages of a project and need to understand and anticipate the areas which will require specific attention on their part, based on their knowledge of the specific circumstances within their organisational context.Originality/valueThis paper presents an investigation into the project management strategy adopted in the Pharma Inc. case and illustrates the mechanics of a successful ERP project implementation, categorised using the PMBOK framework.

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