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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. At times like this, you need an executive sponsor who has the project manager’s back and allocates the necessary resources to get the project back on track.

Project 96
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Communication Practices to Work Smarter not Harder

Achurch

Technology is supposed to make your work life easier. Establishing communication protocols and practices will help you work smarter, not harder. To improve office communication and collaboration you need management’s support. That’s the first rule of communication practices to work smarter, not harder.

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Three tips to manage key stakeholder expectations for your AMS project

Nimble AMS

Not only must you oversee the adoption and implementation of new technology, but the process involves managing communication and collaboration with multiple stakeholders. For a successful AMS search, implementation, and launch , you r association will need to manage the expectations of your shareholders.

Project 119
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Minimizing Communication Tool Overload

Achurch

Remember when you only needed your phone, email, and sparkling personality to communicate at work? Technology is supposed to make your work life easier, not more exhausting. You need the support of management if you want to improve the state of communication and collaboration in your office. Establish Communication Guidelines.

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7 Steps to Building a Successful Technology Project Team

Delcor

While there is no recipe for a secret sauce, a successful technology project team has some mandatory ingredients. Here are seven steps to take the next time you’re building a technology project team. Step 1: Get the technology project team’s buy-in. A lack of buy-in is a common technology project pitfall.

Project 91
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Lead From the Human Side of Technology

.orgSource

Once upon a time, the title of the lead technology wizard didn’t necessarily begin with a C. Technology took center stage. EI skills can help IT professionals take their communications and leadership ability to new levels of effectiveness. Technology creates an expanding universe of responsibility.