Anna Swärd

Anna Swärd is an Associate Professor in the Department of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at BI Norwegian Business School. She holds a PhD in Strategy from BI (2013) and a Master's in International Management. Her research focuses on interorganizational relationships, collaboration, trust, and practices, particularly in the construction industry. She contributes to the Centre for the Construction Industry at BI and teaches strategy and collaboration courses. Her recent work explores control-trust dynamics, routine dynamics in project-based organizations, and institutionalizing partnering models. Key themes include balancing control and trust in interorganizational contexts, routine development for stability and change, and industry-specific collaboration challenges.

Her research spans academic articles, book chapters, and industry reports, addressing topics like trust development in temporary alliances and lean construction practices. She has presented at conferences such as SMS, AOM, and EGOS. Her work emphasizes practical implications for project management and strategic alliances.