Mentoring adoption across the information systems project management process: Perceptions of IS project managers
To-date, there appears to be a dearth of information systems (IS) project management mentoring research relating to mentoring practices across the IS project management process. This study contributes to our understanding of the nature of mentoring practices in IS projects. Practicing IS project ma...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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UMinho Editora
2025-01-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Information Systems and Project Management |
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| Online Access: | https://revistas.uminho.pt/index.php/ijispm/article/view/6230 |
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| Summary: | To-date, there appears to be a dearth of information systems (IS) project management mentoring research relating to mentoring practices across the IS project management process. This study contributes to our understanding of the nature of mentoring practices in IS projects. Practicing IS project managers in multinational companies were asked about their mentoring experiences. Findings were based on data collected via a web-based descriptive survey. Four key observations were noted. Mentoring practice adoption was perceived as positive. Practicing IS project managers were cognizant of the benefits that can accrue from mentoring adoption. The drive for project success was a key motivation. Adoption was more expedient and forthcoming in an informal relationship situation. Overall, mentoring was perceived to enhance IS project management practice. The paper concludes by providing some directions for future research.
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| ISSN: | 2182-7788 |