Att leda och koordinera projektgrupper på distans
In recent decades, project based work form has taken a dominant role of work for many companies. Developments in the field have progressed rapidly and research has contributed to more efficient working practices. This study describes the elements that a project manager should keep in mind when he leads a project without actually being physically present, complex factors occurred and the basic approach to encounter them. The aim of this report is to examine factors that arise in the context of coordination at a distance and how companies, in their daily work, surpass these obstacles. The study does not include cultural differences, time zone differences and language differences, all very common in project management at distance. In this study, the current research is compared to project management at today?s leading companies. Interviews were done with Karin Johansson at Skanska CDN and Niklas Johansson at Ericsson. Their experience has been weighted against the latest research in the field. The study shows large differences when the project manager is physically separated from the project team. Communication from the project leader must be comprehensible and accurate. Documentation of the essential information within communication is incredibly important. Guidelines in how to manage dispersed teams should be implemented in every company. This thesis is suited for people who want to increase their knowledge in project management in general and especially for those who are interested in project management at distance.