Proposta de um instrumento de pesquisa para avaliar a gestão do conhecimento intraprojetos no gerenciamento ágil de projetos

Abstract

This paper presents a proposal for an instrument to assess knowledge management in projects conducted under agile approaches, focusing on the intra-project dimension of the model developed by Almeida (2016). Considering that agile environments are characterised by iterative cycles, intense communication and a high level of collaboration, knowledge management becomes an essential element in supporting continuous adaptation, team learning and the construction of solutions aligned with customer needs. However, despite the relevance of this topic, there is a gap in the literature regarding the operationalisation of models that allow for a structured diagnosis of how knowledge is created, shared, and applied in this context. Based on a comprehensive theoretical review of Agile Project Management and Knowledge Management, this study discusses fundamental concepts such as agile practices and rituals, team autonomy, the role of the Product Owner, and processes for creating, acquiring, sharing, and applying knowledge. Methodologically, the study is characterised as applied research, with a quantitative approach and explanatory nature, conducted through a survey. The construction of the instrument was based on a comprehensive theoretical review of KM and GAP, complemented by two Systematic Literature Reviews, focusing on studies that used Structural Equation Modelling. Based on this framework, constructs were defined and indicators previously validated in the literature were selected, which were adapted and organised into a structured questionnaire with Likert-type scales. As its main result, the study presents a theoretical instrument capable of systematically representing the processes of creation, acquisition, sharing, and application of knowledge in the intra-project environment, as well as its relationships with project characteristics, agile practices, and perceived results. The proposed instrument contributes both to the future empirical validation of the Almeida (2016) model and to its practical use as a diagnostic tool, supporting teams and managers in identifying opportunities for improvement in knowledge management in agile projects.