Managing Change When Implementing a New Project Management Methodology : A Constructive Approach to Change Management

2018

Master's thesis Industrial Economics and Technology Management IND590 - University of Agder 2018 Standardisation of project management seems to become more significant for several actors in the construction industry. Current models for project execution do not make enough effort to utilise expertise and experience to make the product better and the price lower, and grant few incentives to use new technology (Statens Vegvesen, 2017). An initiative by employees in Sweco Norway has resulted in the creation of a new project management methodology, which they believe will enable them to execute their projects in a more structured and standardised manner. The new methodology is a toolbox consisti…