Top Reasons for Project Failure

Not wanting to start on a negative note, but the top reasons for projects failing are:

• Business case not clear
• Objectives not fully defined
• Poor communication at the start and throughout
• Roles are not well defined... or fully understood!
• Estimations of time and effort are poor
• Planning and scheduling is not properly carried out
• Minimal control or measurement in place

Note how most of these relate to the initiation stage of the project - get the start up correct and the rest is easy!