Why do IT Projects Fail?
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Based on this very interesting entry, it seems that there are 3 main reasons for IT project failures:
- not enough governance
- communication
- collaboration
These reasons further highlight the need for the well-balanced and integrated role of IT within the organization, the open channels between IT and the business domains, and the consideration of projects, not simply as IT projects, but rather as Business projects!
I would like to believe that there is a need to apply the 5 Cs !
The well known 4 Cs:
- communication
- collaboration
- cooperation
- coordination
and my own touch, the 5th C:
- commitment from both sides the IT, and most importantly the business
Source: http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/tech-manager/?p=960&tag=nl.e106
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1 comment postedThis is a great reminder.
It's interesting to note that the role of a project manager, above all, is to make sure that the 'Cs' are in place -- in fact, it is about 90 percent of the job. Projects in of themselves are unique. They require a different kind of management than that of everyday business. The business owner or IT manager that recognizes this and installs an appropriate project manager to the task will have a better chance of success.
The same goes for the commitment aspect of the project. Although, I have to say, it is hard to stay commited to a project that is not being run well.