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Why do projects fail? Projects generally fail due to inadequacies in project definition, project structure, project communication and management competency. Darren Vaux looks at new approaches to mega projects and how to mitigate mega project failure.
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While no sane project manager would chose to suffer sufficiently to produce their version of Proust’s In Search of Lost Time, only the most naive would expect their project to run without a problem. Lynda Bourne on the best way to capture lessons learnt.
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It almost sounds too simple, but it is widely recognised that projects generally fail because of human behaviours, not technical issues. Graham Scott on how to build a high performance team.
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While not a magic bullet for problems that plague failed projects, a mature portfolio management office will make significant improvements to the project performance, Guy Wilmington explains.
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Why do projects fail? Project managers revisit this question every now and again in a moment of introspection and it’s hard to argue with the answer offered by Henry Cho, UX practitioner: “Projects fail when they fail users.” Editor Adeline Teoh on how to see value from another perspective.
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When you think of the word ‘genius’, what first comes to mind? Perhaps Albert Einstein, Ludwig van Beethoven, or Isaac Newton. You may be imagining someone who is very different from yourself. Michelle LaBrosse says you should instead look in the mirror.
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It’s a malady that has the potential to infect any unsuspecting project manager and any project team. It can result in million-dollar mistakes, tantrums and broken families—but there are no special days to raise awareness of this affliction. What are you doing about burnout? asks editor Adeline Teoh.
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Psychological aspects of a project manager play a pivotal role in problem solving and decision making, which is sometimes the difference between success and failure of a project, proposes Dr Manikantan Poonkundran.
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Digital learning provider ILX Group has launched a suite of assessment tools to measure project management capability. According to chief operating officer Eddie Kilkelly, ILX Group developed the tools to address poor project performance.
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You are not impervious to having troubled projects in your portfolio. Any project can fail. Even the most seasoned and skilled project manager may, at one time or another, find themselves at the helm of a troubled project. PM Oracles gives advice on how to spot a troubled project and suggests some lifesaving suggestions.
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