Here's a set of battle-tested practices to overcome major obstacles and ensure your projects achieve their objectives:
Clarify your objectif from the start
ย Why? According to PMI, 37% of project failures are due to poorly defined goals and objectives. How?
Use the SMART method (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time-bound)
Organize a kick-off workshop to align expectations with all stakeholders
๐๐ฑ๐ผ๐ฝ๐ ๐ฆ๐๐๐๐ฒ๐บ๐ถ๐ฐ ๐ฅ๐ถ๐๐ธ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐
ย Why? Research from McKinsey shows that 66% of enterprise software projects exceed their budgets due to unidentified systemic risks. How?
Use deterministic algorithms to map interconnected risks
Implement AI-powered early warning systems
Focus on input variables rather than symptoms
Create dynamic response strategies.
๐ฆ๐ถ๐บ๐ฝ๐น๐ถ๐ณ๐ ๐ฌ๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐๐๐ฒ๐
ย Why? Excessive complexity consumes precious resources without adding value. How?
Standardize whenever possible
Centralize information on a single platform
Eliminate duplicates and automate repetitive tasks
Capitalize your knowhow for the next time
๐๐ผ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐ผ๐บ๐บ๐๐ป๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ธ ๐๐ผ๐๐ป ๐ฆ๐ถ๐น๐ผ๐
ย Why? Projects often fail due to poor communication or lack of collaboration between teams. How?
Schedule regular check-ins to align teams
Create open collaboration spaces where everyone can share progress and obstacles
Define clear points of contact for each team
๐๐ป๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ฌ๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐๐ฑ๐ฒ๐พ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ ๐ผ๐๐ถ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ฑย
Why? An ambitious project requires matching resources. Underestimation can lead to delays or quality compromises. How?
Realistically analyze needs in terms of time, budget, and skills
Plan extra margin for contingencies
Conclusion: Turn Failure into Opportunity Failure isn't inevitable. By applying these best practices, you can transform your projects and inspire your teams. Each obstacle overcome strengthens your skills and those of your organization.
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Byย Carla Dalhuin
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