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Why Projects Fail and How to Improve Their Success

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Keep your future projects on track. Learn the top reasons why most projects fail, as well as how project managers can overcome these issues.

Syllabus

Introduction

Why projects fail and the steps to improve project success

1. Avoiding Stakeholder Problems

Stakeholders have needs and expectations
How communication improves project success
Identify the right resources

2. Ensuring Organizational Alignment

Identify and align with organizational goals and objectives
All projects are influenced by organizational culture

3. Avoiding Project Planning Problems

Project planning is absolutely critical
Differentiate between good and bad requirements
Identify and manage risks to avoid project failure
Create a risk management plan
Identify and analyze risks
Mitigate and monitor risks
Realistic cost and schedule estimates

4. Avoiding Project Executing Problems

Avoid scope creep
Monitor and adjust the project schedule and costs

Conclusion

How to ensure your next project is a success

Taught by

Sandra M Mitchell

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