A shared leadership framework based on boundary spanners in megaprojects

Purpose Megaprojects present an intricated pattern of leadership activities, which evolve over their planning and delivery comprises several stakeholders. A framework is useful to navigate this complexity; it allows identify cluster the key elements. This paper aims introduce a novel based on boundary spanners describe structural shared in megaprojects. Design/methodology/approach systematic literature review about spanning used elements The provides rich theoretical background develop spanners. Findings There are three dimensions characterizing topology megaprojects: stakeholders, roles project phases. shows how dynamically transfers among different showing importance as paradigm Research limitations/implications epitomizes megaprojects by exploring its antecedents with social network metrics. stresses that envisaged form By modeling complex simple, yet effective way, fosters critical thinking for future research. introduced would also benefit practitioners charge Originality/value moves research network-level taking It valuable management tool