Showing posts with label Technology. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Technology. Show all posts

Monday, July 18, 2011

So Little Time, So Much To Do!

Insufficient Time to Complete the Project is ranked third as a cause of project failure globally according to the 2010 Global Survey, Top 10 Obstacles to Project Success.  This article is meant as a precursor to more in depth information regarding the; causes, impacts, early detection, and mitigation of this complex and often misdiagnosed project obstacle. To read the full article, go to http://www.mutoperformancecorp.com/2010SurveyResults.htm

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.