With roughly 50% of both agile and waterfall projects being challenged, and another 14% outright failing, it is crucial that Project Managers pay attention to the warning signs of a faltering project (1). One of the quickest ways to tank a project is by not getting buy-in from the appropriate stakeholders. So how do we get the buy-in from the right stakeholders? Outside of … [Read more...] about Stakeholder Buy-in: Vital to Project Success
Project Management
End-Users: The Ultimate Stakeholders
As of 2017, the Project Management Institute reports that 31% of IT projects do not make their goals, 43% exceed their initial budgets, 49 % were late, and 14% outright fail (1). Inaccurate requirements and unexpected risks can be the root cause of these project breakdowns (2). In order to ensure the success and acceptance of a project, it is critical that the project manager … [Read more...] about End-Users: The Ultimate Stakeholders