Effect of Project Team Collaboration on the Performance of Project: A Case of Water for all Project in Rulindo District (2020-2023)

Kevine Uwimana & Ruth Odengo
University of Kigali
Email: uwimanakevine1805@gmail.com

Abstract: This paper explores the effect of project team collaboration on the performance of projects: a case of Water for All Project in Rulindo District. Specifically, it attempts to examine the effect of project team acquisition on project performance. The study is anchored in Rogers’ Innovation Diffusion Theory, which explains how new ideas and technologies are adopted within organizations, emphasizing the role of communication and social systems in facilitating innovation acceptance. A descriptive research design was employed, using both quantitative and qualitative approaches. The entire population of 81 respondents from various units within the project was included. Data was collected through structured questionnaires and interviews and analyzed using SPSS version 20. The results showed a strong positive correlation (r = 0.798, p < 0.01) between project team acquisition and project performance, indicating that effective acquisition of skilled and diverse team members significantly influences project success. The multiple regression model revealed that project team acquisition is a significant predictor of project performance, with an R value of 0.803 and R² of 0.645, suggesting that about 64.5% of the variation in project performance can be explained by project team acquisition. These findings support the theoretical premise that adoption and integration of the right team members improve overall project outcomes. Based on these results, it is recommended that organizations prioritize strategic recruitment and integration of project teams to enhance performance. The study underscores the critical role of collaboration and effective team assembly in achieving project goals and delivering successful outcomes.