The role of communication in the management of international projects

What kind of communications problems exist in an international project environment, and how do they impact the execution of work? Extensive interviews show that there is often a lack of standards, and often no well-defined approach managers use to offset communications issues on international projects. Further, when effective strategies are found, they tend not to become institutional knowledge. After giving an overview of likely communication issues, the author evaluates specific tactics used by international project managers, and reviews how those tactics ultimately impact project performance.