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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!

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

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. For example, perhaps you’ll choose to send twice-weekly AMS project updates to SMEs, while you’ll choose to send weekly updates to staff leaders.

Project 119
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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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How Online Communities Help Teams Build a Culture of Collaboration

Higher Logic

According to the Harvard Business Review , before technology made it possible for companies and organizations to connect with large groups of colleagues and stakeholders anywhere in the world in real time, the average team size was around 20 people. Think of a soccer team. The Difference Between Collaboration and Teamwork.

Team 289
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What to expect after launching your new association management system

Nimble AMS

Launching a new association management software (AMS) system is an exciting time for your organization. A new AMS system offers the opportunity for your association to operate more efficiently, drive more revenue, and deliver a better member experience. Take small steps to continually improve your organization’s use of the AMS system.

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Successful Learning Management System Implementation eBook

WBT Systems

Recently, eLearning Industry invited WBT Systems to contribute to the publication of a free eBook which addresses one of the biggest concerns faced by organizations – the complexity and difficulty of Learning Management System implementation. Who needs to be involved in the Learning Management System implementation project?