What documented and statistically meaningful evidence is there that project management methodologies actually increase project success rates however that "success" may be defined?
What documented and statistically meaningful evidence is there that project management methodologies actually increase project success rates however that "success" may be defined? Saving Changes...
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Luis BrancoCEO| Business Insight, Consultores de Gestão, LdªCarcavelos, Lisboa, Portugal
Dear Shadav
Interesting this theme that brought us for reflection
Thank you for doing so.
Traditionally project management time, cost, scope and quality indicators are the most important factors in defining the success of a project.
More recently, practitioners have determined that the success of a project should also be measured considering the achievement of its objectives.
Stakeholders may have different ideas about what they consider a successful project completion and what are the most important factors.
It will be important to ask stakeholders:
- What do you consider success in this project?
- How will success be measured?
- What factors can affect success?
Success may include additional criteria tied to organizational strategy and delivering business results. Saving Changes...
Methodologies themselves don't increase success rates. A disciplined approach by a motivated team to managing a project which is tailored to fit the complexity and context of the project is more likely to result in positive outcomes than a "one size fits all" methodology. People over process and tools, always.
PMI has frequently published in PM Network the results of surveys they have conducted related to consistent project management approaches, strong sponsorship and other so-called good practices to support the assertion that these would lead to higher success levels.
Thanks Luis and Kiron for your views. Saving Changes...
Jeffrey HarmaTechnical Project Manager| Plante MoranRochester Hills, Mi, United States
Do a quick google search for "Professor William Ibbs and Project Management ROI". He did a PMI sponsored study many years back on this topic, and then followed it up with a tour of local PMI chapters to present the results. I had the opportunity to work with Bill, using his PM ROI methodology, while working for a previous employer. Saving Changes...
Wade HarshmanScrum Master| GDITIndianapolis, In, United States
I've seen PMIs numbers in the past, but it's an interesting question. If you don't have project managers, then how can you quantify the success of your projects? Saving Changes...
