Project Management in Large-Scale with International Settings: Challenges Faced with Multiculturalism

Luana Mendes, Vinicius Faria, Cristiano Maciel

2024

Abstract

Managing large-scale international research projects involving multicultural teams poses multifaceted challenges requiring a nuanced and adaptive project management approach. This article explores the strategies employed to manage a multifaceted research and innovation initiative within the "ELLAS - Equality in Leadership for Latin American STEM" Network, focusing on gender gap reduction in STEM fields across Latin America. Combining elements from PMBOK® and agile methodologies. The project integrates a diverse array of institutions and stakeholders from multiple countries. Our study delves into the project’s objectives, team structures, deliverables, and the unique challenges encountered, including multilingual communication, bureaucratic complexities, managing multiple currencies, and ensuring data quality. We detail solutions applied to navigate these challenges, such as tailored communication strategies, hybrid project management methodologies, and proactive stakeholder engagement. By delineating these challenges and solutions, this article brings insights into managing complex international research projects while fostering cultural diversity and achieving project objectives.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Mendes L., Faria V. and Maciel C. (2024). Project Management in Large-Scale with International Settings: Challenges Faced with Multiculturalism. In Proceedings of the 26th International Conference on Enterprise Information Systems - Volume 2: ICEIS; ISBN 978-989-758-692-7, SciTePress, pages 29-40. DOI: 10.5220/0012631900003690

in Bibtex Style

@conference{iceis24,
author={Luana Mendes and Vinicius Faria and Cristiano Maciel},
title={Project Management in Large-Scale with International Settings: Challenges Faced with Multiculturalism},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 26th International Conference on Enterprise Information Systems - Volume 2: ICEIS},
year={2024},
pages={29-40},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0012631900003690},
isbn={978-989-758-692-7},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 26th International Conference on Enterprise Information Systems - Volume 2: ICEIS
TI - Project Management in Large-Scale with International Settings: Challenges Faced with Multiculturalism
SN - 978-989-758-692-7
AU - Mendes L.
AU - Faria V.
AU - Maciel C.
PY - 2024
SP - 29
EP - 40
DO - 10.5220/0012631900003690
PB - SciTePress