Systemic Problems Require Project Capability Change

Systemic problems with project management at VA suggest improvement opportunities in the front-end and with inflight project oversight. ...

... "Replacement Scheduling Application: no single leader guided overall implementation, there was no overarching risk manager, no integrated project plan, and frequent management churn, while training money was used for other purposes than the RSA project. " ...

Via InformationWeek: VA CIO

Common Causes of Out of Control Projects

List of key indicators of project failure ... some require constant monitoring. ...

... "Many times, project schedules spiral out of control when dates and deliverables aren't aggressively monitored and tracked on a daily basis. " ...

Via TechRepublic: Root Causes for Out of Control Projects

IT Fear Factor Quiz

Nice little quiz highlights gaps in ability to sense and respond. ...

... "Complete this simple quiz to assess your IT-monitoring capabilities. " ...

Via MidwestBusiness: IT Quiz