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TOP 10 cause for Project failure

21st May, 2014

From experience, the following are the TOP10 causes of Project failure

  • Lacking Sponsor's Involvement/Ownership
  • Absence of a Project Management Methodology
  • Scope Creep/Unrealistic Expectations
  • Poor requirements
  • Lack of project plan or monitoring of the plan
  • Inadequate project communications
  • Absence of risk management
  • Poor analysis
  • Incompetency of project manager
  • Change of economic or political climate

Meirc offers a number of project management courses that deal with the above top ten reasons for project failures. These training programs will provide the participants with the fundamental knowledge and equip them with the necessary tools to manage their projects effectively.

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