Tapping the human dimension of project management

The relatively untapped human dimension of project management that has the potential to increase the probability of success is examined. It is argued that the constructive management of this dimension serves to nurture coalitions among project team members and enhance their commitments to the success of the project. The human dimension was explored in a specific project: the custom design and manufacture of a state-of-the-art telecommunications product for Nippon Telegraph and Telephone of Japan. Some conclusions are drawn on traditional project management and the human dimension. In particular, it is found that human dimension management facilitates the creation of better-focused teams.<>