Showing posts with label SME. Show all posts
Showing posts with label SME. Show all posts

Tuesday, June 3, 2008

Understanding Technology

“What obstacles do project managers face to successful completion of an Information Technology project?”

Project Manager: Leading financial services company

Since you specify IT projects, I would say the individual team members understanding of the technology being implemented can be a hindrance (including the PM).

MüTō Observation:

"Do I have to know the subject matter?" (ie: the technology...) The patent answer is "It DEFINITELY helps..." However, it’s not necessary, so long as there's a qualified SME to support the PM. But I mean a REAL one. Now there's the trick.