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7 Reasons Why IT Projects Fail – Part 1

Delcor

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.

Project 97
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7 Reasons Why IT Projects Fail – Part 2

Delcor

Technology projects fail for a number of avoidable reasons. In part 1 of this series, I described four common causes of technology project failure. Why IT Projects Fail Lack of Leadership When projects run into trouble, the project team and stakeholders lose confidence in the project manager and the project’s ultimate success.

Project 96
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Three tips to manage key stakeholder expectations for your AMS project

Nimble AMS

The entire process of r esearching, buying, and implementing new association management software (AMS) is a major job for any organization. How to identify the key stakeholders in your AMS project Before you can prepare for a successful AMS implementation, you’ll need to identify the vital stakeholders in your project.

Project 119
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Five Qualities of an Exceptional Event Project Manager

Velvet Chainsaw

In the fast-paced world of event planning, strong project management from your key vendors is essential for success. Before joining VCC, I spent more than 20 years leading some of the best technical and event project managers in the large/complex housing and registration space.

Project 105
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Localization: Revolutionize Your Global Content Strategy

Speaker: Zak Haitkin, Localization Manager

Organizations need to ensure that their brand is experienced as intended if they want to have an influence on the global market and increase overall satisfaction. The strategies you can employ to launch a successful localization project. The pinnacle of success for any business is ultimate customer and employee gratification.

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Minimizing Communication Tool Overload

Achurch

Remember when you only needed your phone, email, and sparkling personality to communicate at work? You need the support of management if you want to improve the state of communication and collaboration in your office. Establish Communication Guidelines. Every communication and collaboration tool must have a unique purpose.

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Communication Etiquette in a Distributed Workforce

Achurch

In a remote or distributed workforce, arguably, the most important rules are around communication etiquette. It is vital to establish a communication etiquette that is accessible and universally applied across your organization. For employers and project managers, this means your team can achieve progress around the clock.