Friday, March 17, 2006
Why do software projects fail so often?
Why do software projects fail?
1. Lack of User Inputs
2. Incomplete Requirements & Specifications
3. Changing Requirements & Specifications
4. Lack of Executive Support
5. Technology Incompetence
6. Lack of Resources
7. Unrealistic Expectations
8. Unclear Objectives
9. Unrealistic Time Frames
10. New Technology
11. Other
source: http://www.stylusinc.com/Common/Concerns/SoftwareProjectsFailure.php
What can we do to make them succeed?
A formula for project success:
success = planning * execution
There are ten keys to make successful software projects:
1. Clear vision
2. Stable, complete, written requirements
3. Detailed user interface prototypes
4. Effective project management
5. Accurate estimates
6. Two-phase budgeting
7. A focus on quality
8. Technology expertise
9. Active risk management
10. Remember, software is created by humans
source: http://www.issre2001.org/10KeysToSuccess.pdf#search='software%20project'
What is the importance of software project management?
Software Project Management is a sub-discipline of Project management in which software projects are planned, monitored and controlled.
The purpose of Project Planning is to identify the scope of the project, estimate the work involved, and create a project schedule. Project planning begins with requirements that define the software to be developed. The project plan is then developed to describe the tasks that will lead to completion.
The purpose of Project Monitoring and Control is to keep the team and management up to date on the project's progress. If the project deviates from the plan, then the project manager can take action to correct the problem. Project monitoring and control involves status meetings to gather status from the team. When changes need to be made, Change control is used to keep the products up to date.
source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software_project_management
1. Lack of User Inputs
2. Incomplete Requirements & Specifications
3. Changing Requirements & Specifications
4. Lack of Executive Support
5. Technology Incompetence
6. Lack of Resources
7. Unrealistic Expectations
8. Unclear Objectives
9. Unrealistic Time Frames
10. New Technology
11. Other
source: http://www.stylusinc.com/Common/Concerns/SoftwareProjectsFailure.php
What can we do to make them succeed?
A formula for project success:
success = planning * execution
There are ten keys to make successful software projects:
1. Clear vision
2. Stable, complete, written requirements
3. Detailed user interface prototypes
4. Effective project management
5. Accurate estimates
6. Two-phase budgeting
7. A focus on quality
8. Technology expertise
9. Active risk management
10. Remember, software is created by humans
source: http://www.issre2001.org/10KeysToSuccess.pdf#search='software%20project'
What is the importance of software project management?
Software Project Management is a sub-discipline of Project management in which software projects are planned, monitored and controlled.
The purpose of Project Planning is to identify the scope of the project, estimate the work involved, and create a project schedule. Project planning begins with requirements that define the software to be developed. The project plan is then developed to describe the tasks that will lead to completion.
The purpose of Project Monitoring and Control is to keep the team and management up to date on the project's progress. If the project deviates from the plan, then the project manager can take action to correct the problem. Project monitoring and control involves status meetings to gather status from the team. When changes need to be made, Change control is used to keep the products up to date.
source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software_project_management
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