Projects
What is a project?
A temporary endeavour to create an unique product, service or outcome.
Key charasteristics:
Introduce CHANGE to the organisation
TEMPORARY, it has a defined begining and an end.
CROSS-FUNCTIONAL, cuts accross organisatinoal boundaries.
Deals with the UNKNOWN.
UNIQUE
They all vary in SIZE and TIME.
Why do organisations use projects?
Provides strategic alignment of key activities and visibility at the appropriate levels.
Mechanism to prioritise activities (Benefits, Regulatory, HW Refresh).
Allows organisations to deliver change in a structured and formal manner outside of BAU.
Effective and efficient management of organisations limited resources (people & $'s).
Establish ownership and accountability - Process and the Benefits.
Provide clarity, buy-in and agreement across what will be done, when who why and outcomes.
Software Projects
History tells us we have failed (over 70%) Roughly 30% are successful, 50% are challenged (excess in time, budget or people) and only about 20% are completely successful.
What determines success?
Executive sponsorship
15%
Emotional maturity
15%
User involvement
Optimisation - Statement of requirements
Skilled resources
10%
Standard Architecture
8%
Agile Process
7%
Modest execution
6%
Project Management Expertise
5%
Clear Business Objectives
4%
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