Why Project Fails

Why Project Fails? Pramod B. Shrestha

November 20, 2009

why project fails Projects often fail at the beginning, not the end. Projects seldom fail because of tools. They fail because of people. Projects are people. No clarity of goals and general direction.

why project fails Very little support from the top management. No system of monitoring and feedback. Inadequate initial planning and problem recognition (poor planning).

why project fails Ineffective and inaccurate project strategy. Lack of resources. Lack of user involvement. No project team ownership Change of government.

why project fails High level of uncertainty (software development/application projects, about 15 %of the projects are completed on time and within budget). Poor priority communications.

why project fails Project criteria not commonly known. Vague communication of resource requirements Lack of project management skills NIH (not invented here) syndrome

why project fails Pet projects of powerful individuals receive higher priority Rigid bureaucracy (structures and procedures). Lack of decision-making autonomy and flexibility. Excessive political influences.

Project Management Formulation Skills Today’s project leader needs management skills in four key areas: Planning and controlling skills Learning skills People skills Organizational skills

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