<p>This report is a case study with the aim of examining the link between business strategy and the strategy of projects. The field of project management in strategy of projects and their link to the strategy of parent company has yet to be explored. The existing body of literature presents the alignment of project to strategy in two main views which are that projects should have a similar strategy with the parent or that projects should be independent in strategy and follow its own approach. Researchers acknowledge that the limited theoretical frameworks in this stream suffer from the lack of empirical research. Thus this research is based on the question “What is the relation between company’s business strategy and project’s strategy in innovation projects following the position driven alignment approach?” The researchers utilize the position-driven alignment framework as propositioned by Artto, Kujala, Dietrich and Martinsuo (2007). The factors of stakeholder complexity and project autonomy are examined to explore the relationship between the parent strategy and the project strategy. The study conducted is a single case study design on an IT Platform in a large insurance company. Analysis from the data reveal interesting results; that i) The obedience of the project creates risk on the parent strategy, ii) parent strategy changes as the project progresses and that iii) the perception of importance of the project by the parent influences the project autonomy. Further evidence through empirical research is suggested on the other project positions in this framework.</p>

This report is a case study with the aim of examining the link between business strategy and the strategy of projects. The field of project management in strategy of projects and their link to the strategy of parent company has yet to be explored. The existing body of literature presents the alignment of project to strategy in two main views which are that projects should have a similar strategy with the parent or that projects should be independent in strategy and follow its own approach. Researchers acknowledge that the limited theoretical frameworks in this stream suffer from the lack of empirical research. Thus this research is based on the question “What is the relation between company’s business strategy and project’s strategy in innovation projects following the position driven alignment approach?” The researchers utilize the position-driven alignment framework as propositioned by Artto, Kujala, Dietrich and Martinsuo (2007). The factors of stakeholder complexity and project autonomy are examined to explore the relationship between the parent strategy and the project strategy. The study conducted is a single case study design on an IT Platform in a large insurance company. Analysis from the data reveal interesting results; that i) The obedience of the project creates risk on the parent strategy, ii) parent strategy changes as the project progresses and that iii) the perception of importance of the project by the parent influences the project autonomy. Further evidence through empirical research is suggested on the other project positions in this framework.

Reunida em um único volume pela primeira vez, a obra completa do arquiteto Eduardo Riesencampf de Almeida foi catalogada, digitalizada e organizada para esta tese, permitindo a compreensão do conjunto dos trabalhos desenvolvidos a partir de estudos, projetos executivos, perspectivas, croquis e fotografias. Tal material se somou a inúmeras entrevistas que não só permitiram leituras específicas sobre alguns projetos, como possibilitaram reflexões sobre os procedimentos projetuais aplicados durante seu percurso profissional. Realizada ao longo de mais de cinquenta anos, pode-se notar que a obra de Eduardo de Almeida passou por diferentes fases e, dependendo das influências ou das parcerias estabelecidas em cada período, revela mudanças de linguagem e emprego de técnicas construtivas variadas, de acordo com o enfrentamento específico de cada projeto. Apesar destas variações, é possível identificar a recorrência de estratégias projetuais que garantem unidade e caráter ao conjunto de sua obra, mesmo nos trabalhos destinados a diferentes usos, escalas ou contextos. Este material, ainda inédito, permite revelar a um público mais amplo a produção arquitetônica de Eduardo de Almeida e ser utilizado como orientação para novos estudos sobre seu trabalho e, consequentemente, sobre a Arquitetura Moderna Paulista e Brasileira. A abordagem permite ainda uma reflexão sobre estas táticas de projetar e suas relações com o ensino, uma vez que a obra de Eduardo de Almeida não se dissocia de sua atuação como professor, pois reflete-se na produção de novas gerações, ex-alunos e ex-colaboradores. / This thesis covers the complete works of architect Eduardo Riesencampf de Almeida. For the first time, his sketches, study, execution and perspective drawings and photographs, were digitalized, organized and catalogued creating the first comprehensive analysis of his life\'s work. In addition to the graphic material, numerous interviews highlight his personal view of various projects, providing a reflection and deep analysis of the design process throughout his career. The work of Eduardo de Almeida spans more than fifty years. It may be categorized in phases aligned to the partnerships and sources of influence prevalent to each period. This subsequently revealed changes in expression and construction techniques according to the specific project needs. Despite these changes, it is possible to identify recurring design strategies that unify and characterize his work; even in projects with different use, scale and context. The analysis also reveals the relationship between the architect\'s design techniques and his teaching. As a respected professor, at the Sao Paulo University\'s Architectural School, his work is continuously referenced in new generations of architects\' works, embodied by his former students and coworkers. This still-unpublished material is intended to reveal Almeida\'s extensive architectural work to the general public. It should serve as reference for future studies about the architect as well as the Brazilian and Sao Paulo Modern Architecture.

Reunida em um único volume pela primeira vez, a obra completa do arquiteto Eduardo Riesencampf de Almeida foi catalogada, digitalizada e organizada para esta tese, permitindo a compreensão do conjunto dos trabalhos desenvolvidos a partir de estudos, projetos executivos, perspectivas, croquis e fotografias. Tal material se somou a inúmeras entrevistas que não só permitiram leituras específicas sobre alguns projetos, como possibilitaram reflexões sobre os procedimentos projetuais aplicados durante seu percurso profissional. Realizada ao longo de mais de cinquenta anos, pode-se notar que a obra de Eduardo de Almeida passou por diferentes fases e, dependendo das influências ou das parcerias estabelecidas em cada período, revela mudanças de linguagem e emprego de técnicas construtivas variadas, de acordo com o enfrentamento específico de cada projeto. Apesar destas variações, é possível identificar a recorrência de estratégias projetuais que garantem unidade e caráter ao conjunto de sua obra, mesmo nos trabalhos destinados a diferentes usos, escalas ou contextos. Este material, ainda inédito, permite revelar a um público mais amplo a produção arquitetônica de Eduardo de Almeida e ser utilizado como orientação para novos estudos sobre seu trabalho e, consequentemente, sobre a Arquitetura Moderna Paulista e Brasileira. A abordagem permite ainda uma reflexão sobre estas táticas de projetar e suas relações com o ensino, uma vez que a obra de Eduardo de Almeida não se dissocia de sua atuação como professor, pois reflete-se na produção de novas gerações, ex-alunos e ex-colaboradores. / This thesis covers the complete works of architect Eduardo Riesencampf de Almeida. For the first time, his sketches, study, execution and perspective drawings and photographs, were digitalized, organized and catalogued creating the first comprehensive analysis of his life\'s work. In addition to the graphic material, numerous interviews highlight his personal view of various projects, providing a reflection and deep analysis of the design process throughout his career. The work of Eduardo de Almeida spans more than fifty years. It may be categorized in phases aligned to the partnerships and sources of influence prevalent to each period. This subsequently revealed changes in expression and construction techniques according to the specific project needs. Despite these changes, it is possible to identify recurring design strategies that unify and characterize his work; even in projects with different use, scale and context. The analysis also reveals the relationship between the architect\'s design techniques and his teaching. As a respected professor, at the Sao Paulo University\'s Architectural School, his work is continuously referenced in new generations of architects\' works, embodied by his former students and coworkers. This still-unpublished material is intended to reveal Almeida\'s extensive architectural work to the general public. It should serve as reference for future studies about the architect as well as the Brazilian and Sao Paulo Modern Architecture.

Diploma thesis on strategy of a specific business project discusses a formation of the common European hockey league and its penetration into the European market. Based on an analysis of the newly created project strategy, survey with fans of the Czech hockey team and information obtained from the stakeholders, biggest challenges for the competition were set and recommendations for improvement were proposed.

Purpose: The purpose of the study is to fill the existing gap in the literature connected to project strategywithin the Swedish fiber infrastructure regarding the subsidy program announced by the Post- andTelecom Authority. To fulfill the purpose and address the research area two research questions have beendeveloped: RQ1: How do private companies design their project strategy competing for subsidies? RQ2:In what way does the business environment affect the design of the project strategy? Method: The study has used a qualitative research method based on a single private incumbent firmwithin the fiber infrastructure industry in Sweden. The study is based on existing literature on the subjectand complemented with 22 interviews divided into three stages to secure the quality of the data collection.The data were analyzed through a thematic analysis, which laid the foundation for the study's findings. Findings: The section presents four stages that intend to increase understanding of the subsidy program'sproject strategy and the business environment. The findings resulted in four parts, the Post- and TelecomAuthority subsidy program, the project in relation to the business environment, a life-cycle of the project,and lastly, a conceptual framework of the project strategy. The project strategy consists of sixcomponents: sub-goals, project organization and structure, risk, cost calculation, knowledge ofcompetition, and competitive tender. The strategy needs to include these components to create acompetitive tender and achieve the project goals and objectives. However, the competitive businessenvironment and Post- and Telecom Authority rules and regulations limit how the strategy can bedesigned and operationalized. Theoretical and practical implications: The study agrees with prior literature, which presents thatproject strategy is vital for project success (Shenhar et al., 2007), and that risk is a highly prominentcomponent affecting the strategy (Carbonara et al., 2015). However, the study presents new perspectiveson project strategy within public private partnerships on the Swedish fiber infrastructure and whichcomponents are the most prominent in the specific project. For managers, the study contributes with aframework intended to help assess these crucial components affecting the project strategy within theexisting context. This is to guide and assist managers in designing a more efficient project strategy andmitigates the risks associated with the subsidy program. Limitations and future research: This study is limited to investigating the project strategy related to thesubsidy program issued by the Swedish Post- and Telecom Authority. Further, the study is only based onone case company that does not present a holistic view of the project strategy of all actors involved. Thisindicating future research should investigate other companies within the market and especially publicfiber net owners with different goals and targets.