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7 Reasons Why IT Projects Fail – Part 2

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Technology projects fail for a number of avoidable reasons. Those reasons are the main topic of discussion the first night of every Requirements Analysis course I teach at Georgetown University. In part 1 of this series, I described four common causes of technology project failure. Lack of trust in the project team.

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7 Reasons Why IT Projects Fail – Part 1

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On the first night of every Requirements Analysis course I teach at Georgetown University, I ask my students to discuss why technology projects sometimes fail. Over time, we’ve identified seven common causes of project failure. Communication is the most important soft skill required for project management.

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Fundamentals of Association Management: Tips and Best Practices

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While the answer may appear simple, managing an association is both comprehensive and complex. In this article, we are going to place a focus on association management, defining what it is and what separates excellent organizations from mediocre ones. What is Association Management?

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Keeping Up Association Staff Engagement Throughout A Tough Project

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If you live in an over 100 year old house like mine you know there’s a rule of thumb about time and cost for home projects. Initially the project seems fairly straightforward but as soon as it is too late to go back we find things we had not thought about or didn’t know about that make the work far more complex.

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International Leadership, Women’s Issues, and Branding—A Conversation With Allison K. Summers, CAE

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An expert on branding startups, executive leadership, governance, and more, Allison has deep roots in the association community. In addition to her 9-year-plus tenure at Zonta, Allison is a former president of the American Marketing Association. And, of course, we all know about the pay gap.

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6 Association Management Tips from Steve Jobs

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The kind of leadership that Steve Jobs practiced not only inspires admiration, but motivates action. In recognition to Steve Jobs’ contribution to technology, business, and organizational management, we’ve gathered some of Jobs’ most influential advice and explained how associations can use it. Tip #5) Love What You Do.

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Association Brain Food: 4.12.24

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Even well-meaning learners who’ve paid for online courses and conferences are apt to click away if their attention wanes during your program. Hear how to build and maintain trust on teams, spot potential trouble early, and foster a culture of accountability for project success. Distraction is an occupational hazard for all of us.

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