Ten Less-Considered Keys to Project Success

CIO Magazine published a summary of a recent survey regarding project success factors. The list has some of my personal favorites, including:

  • Clear definition of success
  • Clearly defined roles and responsibilities
  • Process for managing scope changes, and
  • Risk management

Though I agree that “A Willingness to Make Unpopular Decisions” is relevant, I’ve found great success with clients helping them learn how to develop their influence skills so they don’t become unpopular because of the way the decision is handled!

No list completely captures all the factors relating to project success and failure, but this article is a worthy read (click here for the article). In just a few weeks we’ll be publishing our free video series entitled “20 Ways to Radically Improve Your Ability to Deliver Projects”. Stay tuned for more information!

Published by Andy Kaufman

Andy Kaufman, PMP is an international speaker, author, and executive coach, and President of the Institute for Leadership Excellence & Development Inc. Andy works with organizations around the world, helping them improve their ability to deliver projects and lead teams. Andy’s keynotes, workshops, and executive coaching services have reached tens of thousands of people from hundreds of companies over the years, helping them deliver their projects, become more confident leaders, take focused action, and deliver results. He brings a rich background of over 25 years of experience in executive management, technology, team leadership, project management, consulting, and coaching. Andy is a certified trainer and author of Navigating the Winds of Change: Staying on Course in Business & in Life, Shining the Light on The Secret, and an e-book entitled How to Organize Your Inbox & Get Rid of E-Mail Clutter, all published by Zurich Press. He is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP®) and a member of the Project Management Institute (PMI®). Andy is the publisher of the Horizon Time newsletter which is read by professionals around the world. He is also the host of The People and Projects Podcast which provides interviews and insights to help listeners lead people and deliver projects. The podcast focuses on the intersection of People and Projects--where work gets done in the real world. Andy is a recognized expert on topics related to leadership, project management, managing conflict, networking, relationships, time management, teambuilding, and delivering results. Learn more at the Institute’s website at http://www.i-leadonline.com.

influence, leadership, project management, risk management

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