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Configurations of project management practices to enhance the performance of open innovation R&D projects

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Author(s):
Paes Leme Barbosa, Ana Paula Franco ; Salerno, Mario Sergio ; de Souza Nascimento, Paulo Tromboni ; Albala, Adrian ; Maranzato, Felipe Plana ; Tamoschus, David
Total Authors: 6
Document type: Journal article
Source: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT; v. 39, n. 2, p. 11-pg., 2021-03-18.
Abstract

This study contributes to the current discussion related to the execution challenges of open innovation projects in R&D with the lens of project management, especially considering the type of external partner as a contingent factor. It fosters the discussion of the configuration of practices in a contingent project management approach in comparison to the traditional best practice approach. For that, we conducted a qualitative fuzzy-set comparative analysis of 50 open innovation projects in R&D. By looking at configurations, we found combinations of practices related to high performance, when treated as a non-independent variable. In this configuration view, practices negatively associated with high performance in previous studies, are part of a combination of practices to achieve high performance in R&D projects. This study contributes to fostering the configurational perspective to project management associated with the idea that one size does not fit all. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 19/16948-0 - Radical innovation management in large companies: organizational project for developing radical innovation capabilities
Grantee:Ana Paula Franco Paes Leme Barbosa
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Post-Doctoral
FAPESP's process: 15/26662-5 - Uncertainty management in innovation activities
Grantee:Mario Sergio Salerno
Support Opportunities: Research Projects - Thematic Grants