Study goals
The objective of this article is to describe the management mechanisms implemented to mitigate interinstitutional conflicts and restore fluidity in the contractual execution of infrastructure projects.
Relevance / originality
Relevance/originality: Based on an intervention based on the strategic replacement of leadership in a public project, the study demonstrates how interpersonal skills can restore contractual fluidity in contexts of high technical and institutional complexity, highlighting its potential for replicability.
Methodology / approach
A qualitative approach was adopted based on a single case study, grounded in documentary analysis of the notice, technical proposal, 37 monthly reports and final certificate, and participant observation by the author as assistant coordinator.
Main results
Replacing the contractor's manager with a professional with a profile focused on mediation and institutional dialogue enabled the reestablishment of communication between the parties, the clearer delimitation of the scope and the full delivery of the disciplines, even with contractual rescheduling.
Theoretical / methodological contributions
The study contributes by systematizing a managerial intervention based on interpersonal skills, expanding the understanding of conflict mediation and trust building in complex projects.
Social / management contributions
The study reinforces the importance of interpersonal skills in project leadership and contributes to systematizing a replicable solution in similar scenarios.