10 things which make for Project success……#pmot

consultants5There are several things which make for a successful project, here are some of them:-

1)
The product or service which is the output of the project can be clearly specified. This is easier said than done especially when the output is a software system or something which is difficult to define. However, this makes the product spec more not less necessary. If the project is to be deemed a success the output needs to be defined as clearly and thoroughly as possible.



2)
The product or service has one clearly defined customer. It is always easier to meet the demands of one tough customer rather than the competing demands of several. It is important to meet the customer or their representative face to face to agree the spec.



3)
The Project Manager has experience of delivering similar projects.



4)
The Team has been through the Storming, Forming & Norming stages of Team development.



5)
The Team is multi-functional & chosen for this specific project.



6)
The project is planned properly – 70-80% of the PM’s efforts should be expended in the planning phase, the plan should be repeatedly reviewed by the Team, and proper contingency should be put in place to manage the risks.



7)
The PM needs real authority in order to ‘get stuff done’



8)
Regular Team meetings need to be held to review progress.



9)
The team are located in the same building, even better the same room.



0)
The PM is calm, assured & approachable

Could you suggest some more ?

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