Table 8 Comparison of the top factors evaluated by all the survey participants and coordinators (1 = not important, 5 = very important), arranged by mean

4.64

1. Trustworthy^A

1. High engagement and activity during project implementation^C

4.61

2. Teamwork and leading^B

2. Communication and listening skills^B

4.59

3. Communication and listening skills^B

3. Decision-making^B

4.58

Clear responsibilities of the different roles^C

Clear responsibilities of the different roles^C

4.58

Decision-making^B

Early scheduling of meetings, input requests and deadlines^E

4.58

Positive and open communication^A

Teamwork and leading^B

4.54

Motivation of project coordinator^D

Motivation of project coordinator^D

4.54

Motivation of project consortium^D

Motivation of project consortium^D

4.53

Clearness of the project plan^C

Trustworthy^A

4.51

High engagement and activity during project implementation^C

Positive and open communication^A

4.50

Management competence of project coordinator^D

Solution oriented^A

4.47

Solution oriented^A

Management competence of project coordinator^D

4.22

Clear documentation of contact information and roles^E

Clearness of the project plan^C

4.20

Early scheduling of meetings, input requests and deadlines^E

Clear documentation of contact information and roles^E

4.18

Managing project plan and your responsibilities in your own organisation^E

Managing project plan and your responsibilities in your own organisation^E