12 December, 2024

Why do Projects Fail? 10 Points of Project Failure


‘It’s not my fault!’ Okay. But there are reasons why projects fail. Let’s look at my 10 ‘Points of Project Failure’ which will alert you to where you need to focus your attention.

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Anyone who offers you a simplistic reason that explains ‘why projects fail’ is doing you a disservice. At best, they are deluded. At worst, they are just selling you snake oil.

There are 10 key ‘Points of Project Failure’ which will alert you to where you need to focus your attention.

  1. Definition
  2. Planning
  3. Stakeholder Engagement
  4. Politics
  5. Governance
  6. Resources
  7. Project Management
  8. Testing & Quality
  9. Implementation
  10. External Factors

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I asked Project Managers in a couple of forums what material things you need to have, to do your job as a Project Manager. They responded magnificently. I compiled their answers into a Kit list. I added my own. 

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Mike Clayton

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Dr Mike Clayton is one of the most successful and in-demand project management trainers in the UK. He is author of 14 best-selling books, including four about project management. He is also a prolific blogger and contributor to ProjectManager.com and Project, the journal of the Association for Project Management. Between 1990 and 2002, Mike was a successful project manager, leading large project teams and delivering complex projects. In 2016, Mike launched OnlinePMCourses.
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