We were able to confirm a number of factors influencing
PKM derived from prior studies in different research settings.
Some of those factors can be found in general research on
knowledge management (in permanent organizations). However,
a number of factors are of particular importance for
temporary organizations. They mainly serve for compensating
for lacking routines and for bridging the gap between different
projects regarding time, location and the allocation of project
tasks and people. In particular, the influence of cultural factors
on PKM success is in line with former research findings. We
were able to expand the understanding on KM in project
environments by showing that knowledge culture is by far the
most important factor of success. However, not only “soft”
factors like culture and top management commitment are
essential for a successful transfer of knowledge between and
across temporary organizations. They must be complemented
by ICT-systems effectively supporting communication and the
storage and retrieval of knowledge in a temporary project
environment. It is not the mere availability of systems but their
quality and usefulness which are essential. As a third major
factor of success, we found the organization of multi-PM and
especially the role and setup of project management offices. In
addition to this, several other factors, like the PK processes and
the organization of PK have positive impact on PKMeffectiveness.
All in all,