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How to Close the Gaps That Lead to Project Failure

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Countless papers and articles have been written on project success rates and why projects fail. Interestingly enough, the reasons that projects fail are the same today as they were ten years ago: lack of top management commitment, unrealistic expectations, poor requirements definition, improper package selection, gaps between software and business requirements, inadequate resources, underestimating time and cost, poor project management, ... Read More »

Collaborative Intervention: A Practical Guide for Proactive Project Management

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Most organizations do not anticipate project failure. Instead, they plan for success, governed by budget, next step deliverables, executive expectations, and go-live deadlines. Heads-down to the task at hand, project teams often plan for and address risks and issues that are anticipated to occur over the course of the project. But how do you address hidden risks, such as poor ... Read More »

The Story Behind No Wishing Required

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In the summer of 2009, I began the process of writing a book. The purpose of the book was to document my experiences and methodologies for overseeing the implementations of complex business software applications. With not much more than a few ideas and limited time, the project sat in the back of my mind for the next several months as ... Read More »

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