Learning from interorganizational fast track projects: the case of Islamabad-Rawalpindi Metro project in Pakistan

The purpose of the current study was to explore lessons, learnt from an interorganizational fast track project. For this purpose, we closely examined the Islamabad-Rawalpindi Metro project in Pakistan. Using grounded theory approach, data for this study was collected through interviews, archival data and illustrative materials. We dissect learning into three categories: (1) project (2) organizational and (3) project and organizational learning. After a careful analysis, we identified eight lessons: impeccable planning and implementation, involvement of stakeholders, design compatibility, conceive rational timeliness, personality traits of leadership, capacity building, working procedures and investigation of underground services, conditions & maintenance of databases. The findings concluded that five out of eight lessons fell under the project learning domain. There are few lessons dedicated for fast track project. Discussion and conclusion are provided at the end.