Lessons learned from a failed or successful project
Marcus UdokangProject Manager| Aivaz ConsultingCalgary, Alberta, Canada
No impact analysis, no active project governance, project sponsors not effectively involved from the outset, or maybe the sponsors are fully engaged from the beginning of a project? These could be signs of a project failure or success.
What is the most significant lesson you have learned from a failed or successful project? Saving Changes...
Product Operations Program ManagerBarcelona, Cataluña, Spain
Incomplete or incorrect collection of requirements may be on the list for a successful or failed project. Saving Changes...
Sergio Luis ConteHelping to create solutions for everyone| Worldwide based OrganizationsBuenos Aires, Argentina
I am in line with @Kiron. The failure is do not have a project from the begining. Saving Changes...
Marcus UdokangProject Manager| Aivaz ConsultingCalgary, Alberta, Canada
@Kiron, @Eduard, @Sergio, certainly well noted points. Many thanks.
Sometimes one can be assigned to a project mid way through, and you know it is doomed when you were assigned the project. You warn the stakeholders, etc, but are forced to manage it till the end.
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2 replies by Sergio Luis Conte and Thomas Walenta
Jun 16, 2020 7:14 AM
Sergio Luis Conte
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And it is beyond assignments. It is to ask yourself a question: do we have a project here? if yes then what is the stakeholders think about a project is and what they expect to obtain from it?
Jun 16, 2020 7:59 AM
Thomas Walenta
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Yes, if you come in to take over a challenged project, your own project is different from the one that was started.
Because the focus of expectations now will be on repairing it, limiting damage (to money and reputation) up to killing the project, maybe avoid writing off sunk cost. Could be worthwhile to create you own charter (and I have seen this happen).
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Sergio Luis ConteHelping to create solutions for everyone| Worldwide based OrganizationsBuenos Aires, Argentina
Jun 16, 2020 6:46 AM
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@Kiron, @Eduard, @Sergio, certainly well noted points. Many thanks.
Sometimes one can be assigned to a project mid way through, and you know it is doomed when you were assigned the project. You warn the stakeholders, etc, but are forced to manage it till the end.
And it is beyond assignments. It is to ask yourself a question: do we have a project here? if yes then what is the stakeholders think about a project is and what they expect to obtain from it? Saving Changes...
Thomas WalentaGlobal Project Economy ExpertHackenheim, Germany
My worst experience was not to engage with powerful stakeholders (even if they seem to be on the sidelines). Ignorance or avoidance on my side. I now tackle all.
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1 reply by Mayte Mata Sivera
Jun 16, 2020 5:08 PM
Mayte Mata Sivera
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Same here! Clear identification and engagement of the stakeholders is key for the project success.
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Thomas WalentaGlobal Project Economy ExpertHackenheim, Germany
Jun 16, 2020 6:46 AM
Replying to Marcus Udokang
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@Kiron, @Eduard, @Sergio, certainly well noted points. Many thanks.
Sometimes one can be assigned to a project mid way through, and you know it is doomed when you were assigned the project. You warn the stakeholders, etc, but are forced to manage it till the end.
Yes, if you come in to take over a challenged project, your own project is different from the one that was started.
Because the focus of expectations now will be on repairing it, limiting damage (to money and reputation) up to killing the project, maybe avoid writing off sunk cost. Could be worthwhile to create you own charter (and I have seen this happen). Saving Changes...
Marcus UdokangProject Manager| Aivaz ConsultingCalgary, Alberta, Canada
@Juan, @Thomas, many thanks. Good ideas to incorporate in a project.
My worst experience was not to engage with powerful stakeholders (even if they seem to be on the sidelines). Ignorance or avoidance on my side. I now tackle all.
Same here! Clear identification and engagement of the stakeholders is key for the project success. Saving Changes...
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