Coordinating Project Complexities in Inter-Organizational Railway Projects – a Multiple Case Study Highlighting the Importance of Relational Coordination (Part II)

Abstract

Inter-organizational projects are often coordinated by means of planning & control, whereas their complexities are more dynamic. This paper aims to expand the literature on the system life cycle view by demonstrating the importance of relational coordination in the early stages of inter-organizational projects. Especially in the technical environment of inter-organizational transportation projects, it is important to create awareness of the need for mutual understanding of the interests of all parties involved, and early relational coordination. These, when combined, appear to facilitate decision-making and system integration.