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Your Project, Your Way
Why one size doesn’t fit all
Methodologies describe how a “happy project” should be, and provide universal guidelines to follow. In this sense, yes: all happy projects are alike. However, it’s equally true that unsuccessful projects can fail (or, less dramatically, underperform) for a multitude of reasons, often specific to the unique circumstances of the project and the organization itself.
All happy families are alike;
each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.
Can we similarly say that all successful projects are alike?
Methodologies describe how a “happy project” should be, and provide universal guidelines to follow. In this sense, yes: all happy projects are alike. However, it’s equally true that unsuccessful projects can fail (or, less dramatically, underperform) for a multitude of reasons, often specific to the unique circumstances of the project and the organization itself.
To ensure project success within an organization, it’s essential to focus on the shared elements that apply to both successful and unsuccessful projects. Identifying the common traits among successful projects highlights organizational strengths, while recognizing commonalities among underperforming projects sheds light on…
