How to avoid failure â€" following are some common problems in IT projects.
Try not to think of a post-project review as a postmortem, even though you might sometimes feel like putting past efforts six feet under.
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A feasibility study differs from typical project management in that it's primarily designed to minimise risk instead of maximising resources.
In the Australian market, banks are the archetypal large IT customer: they've got lots of technology of differing vintages, have to spend a fortune on services to stitch it all together, and are also obliged to meet a super-strict regulatory regime which would make most lesser enterprises quake in their virtualised boots.
It's that moment you've always dreaded--a project being managed by the IT department has gone horribly wrong. How can you set in place damage control so things don't get much, much worse?
Projects which run over time or budget, team members who aren't performing, and unrealistic demands from management--it's all part of an IT manager's day. ZDNet Australia takes a look at some tips to help with project planning.
Tom Mochal has distilled the most key PM skills into a pop quiz. See how you measure up and then share your views and comments with the community.
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