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
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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
Improving User Experience and Processes in Contemporary Times
As the devices we use to access the internet have evolved, the importance of the usability of the websites across multiple devices, browsers, and operating systems has exponentially increased. Sometimes an older process that worked well 10 years ago isn't as effective on modern devices (mobile, tablets, etc.), and hurts a business's bottom line. But how do we know … [Read more...] about Improving User Experience and Processes in Contemporary Times