Projects fail for so many reasons and the likelihood for true project success has routinely been documented as being less than 50%. While we can't generate a list that is comprehensive enough to encompass all possible signs, causes, and reasons for our many project failures - there aren't enough minutes in the day to do that - we can focus on and be aware of some of the more common signs that our projects are headed south.
Over my 20+ years of managing technical projects and playing various roles in project management offices, I've seen - and experienced - my fair share of project issues, near failures and, yes, failures. As a result, I've mentally compiled my own signs that a project is in trouble - mostly so I can be aware and take timely, corrective action or advise colleagues when I see it in projects being led by others. For me, it comes down to a list of five signs or categories. In the first instalment of this two part series, let’s look at the first two signs on my list: poor client communication and new resources being added to your project…
Over my 20+ years of managing technical projects and playing various roles in project management offices, I've seen - and experienced - my fair share of project issues, near failures and, yes, failures. As a result, I've mentally compiled my own signs that a project is in trouble - mostly so I can be aware and take timely, corrective action or advise colleagues when I see it in projects being led by others. For me, it comes down to a list of five signs or categories. In the first instalment of this two part series, let’s look at the first two signs on my list: poor client communication and new resources being added to your project…
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