Crossing times: Temporal boundary-spanning practices in interorganizational projects

Iben Sandal Stjerne; Jonas Söderlund; Dana Minbaeva

doi:10.1016/j.ijproman.2018.09.004

Crossing times: Temporal boundary-spanning practices in interorganizational projects

Iben Sandal Stjerne^*, Jonas Söderlund, Dana Minbaeva

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Abstract

This paper introduces the notion of “temporal boundary spanning” and highlights the key role of project management in resolving temporal tensions among partners participating in interorganizational projects (IOPs). The present study, which is based on data from 93 IOPs undertaken within a major change program, relies on in-depth, semi-structured interviews, observations, and detailed analyses of written documents and procedures from those IOPs. Based on the data, we inductively develop a practice-based theory that identifies three main practices (framing, synchronizing, hyping) used to resolve the central temporal tensions observed in the studied IOPs. In that respect, the paper offers novel insights into the role and practice of project management in IOPs.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	347-365
Number of pages	19
Journal	International Journal of Project Management
Volume	37
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijproman.2018.09.004
Publication status	Published - Feb 2019

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