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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.

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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. Talk about ugly!

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501 CIO HOUR - KNOW BEFORE YOU GO – PROJECT WISDOM TO SET YOUR ORGANIZATION UP FOR SUCCESS ON SOFTWARE PROJECTS

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Our expert panel is here to offer practical advice, easy-to-follow guidance, and valuable resources to help you start your journey towards success. Ready to find the perfect software solution for your association in 2024? Don’t know where to start? Don’t miss out on this opportunity!

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Create a Data Strategy for your Organization

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Organizations that align their data and business strategy are equipped to make the best decisions. In today’s fast-paced and flexible workplace, organizations must act and innovate to stay relevant and competitive. What metric is important to your organization? So, like Franklin Covey famously said, “Start with the end in mind.”

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It Takes Resources

Eric Lanke

Another lesson for me this week that demonstrates how a strategy without the resources to support it is a recipe for failure. Even the most compelling strategy coupled to the most dedicated volunteers will falter in its execution if the association doesn't also bring its resources to the table. What resources are those?

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Project Portfolio Management: Why You Need It - Part I

Delcor

Imagine that your organization managed your investment portfolio by using any of the following principles: Continuing to invest despite poor performance of a fund. As part of their fiduciary responsibility to oversee the financial health of your organization, your board would not stand for this kind of investment “management.

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Project Portfolio Management Part III: Monitoring and Evaluation

Delcor

You have evaluated and prioritized projects , scheduled resources , and now the scheduled projects are underway. However, in the same way an investment manager’s job isn’t complete when the stocks are picked and the trades are completed, a project portfolio needs regular monitoring and evaluation.

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