Project Delivery Speed

Getting good at delivering project on-time? Try speeding them up and accelerating the time to value ... for a potential competitive differentiator. ...

... "It is cause for alarm then that so many of those surveyed deliver IT projects late. Companies who succeed in accelerating IT project and service delivery have an advantage, while those who do not suffer at the hand of the competition. " ...

Via SAP INFO: Project Speed

Project Management Delays Are Sometimes Good

There's an interesting article on Computerworld about the need to procrastinate more in project management.

Huh? No, really. In reality, it's about slowing down the early stages of a project in order to get the true client needs and requirements understood and prioritized. It also suggests procrastinating by moving some complex items later in the plan to accomplish some quick wins early.

Maybe good things really do come to those who wait.

How to Manage by Procrastination

Government IT Project Cancelled

Wisconsin IT project cancelled after delays and overruns in upgrading a legacy system. ...

... "The project was halted in the second of seven phases, which involved an appeals system that was never completed due to delays and the accompanying expense ... " ...

Via Wisconsin Technology Network: Wisconsin Technology Projects