Making IT Projects work for you
Here are some statistics:
a. About one third of computer application projects are canceled prior to completion.
b. Over half cost twice as much as expected.
c. Completed projects often have less than half the proposed features.
d. SMBs under-use one third of their computer resources.
e. About one third of computer application projects are canceled prior to completion.
f. Over half cost twice as much as expected.
g. Completed projects often have less than half the proposed features. h. SMBs under-use one third of their computer resources.
Much of this waste can be avoided by:
1. not insisting on every bell and whistle;
2. researching successes;
3. ensuring a process is well designed before automating it;
4. selecting an astute, savvy planning team;
5. providing users and support staff with thorough training;
6. outsourcing where relevant.