Project Failure Brings Great Lessons

Andrew Makar has an excellent article on Projects@Work outlining key lessons from a prior project failure. I even like his tag line stating that he is "focused on effectively translating project management theory into actual practice." Indeed, that's where the real lessons are to be found.

It looks like it's part of a series---at least a two-parter. This one has lessons about defining clear roles up front, keeping the same project manager throughout the project, maintaining a "living schedule," prioritizing elements in project scope shoulud tradeoffs be needed, and establishing a clear change control process.

I couldn't agree more. Read on...

http://www.projectsatwork.com/content/Articles/235962.cfm