I just read an interesting White Paper written by Al NeimatTaimour that discusses the reason why IT proects fail. This paper states that studies continually show that companies have a lot of difficulty with IT projects. The main reasons that projects fail are; poor planning, unclear goals and objectives, objectives changing during the project, unrealistic resource estimates and time frames, lack of support from executives and lack of team communication as well is inadequate training and skills.
This paper also discusses ways in which managers can help reduce the percentages of projects failing. They can help projects to succeed by; adequate planning before the start of the project, attention to detail in completing tasks, calculate risk appropriately, have clear objectives, estimate time to complete by duration instead of time on task, executive support from management, address any reservations management may have about the project, design and implement the project through the users, use appropriate planning, communication and technology.
I think these suggestions are very logical. They are all based on using research, careful planning and providing the required support necessary for a successful project. These kinds of considerations could easily be applied to any type of project, building a house, planting a garden or starting a business. IT projects like any other project need to be approached with careful consideration, attention to detail and mapping out a plan.
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