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A brief guide to IT Project Management Prof. Dr. Frank Habermann

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How to avoid failure in managing IT projects. Lessons learned.

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A brief guide to

IT Project Management

Prof. Dr. Frank Habermann

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© Prof. Dr. Frank Habermann

Computer Associates Study (2007)KPMG Survey (2005)Information World Report (2004)Oxford Study (2003)The Robbins‐Gioia Survey (2001)The Conference Board Survey (2001)The Chaos Report (1995)The OASIG Survey (1995), etc.

… as well as own consulting experience

According to numerous studies …

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… a significant number of IT projects fail

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… even if some people maintain the contrary

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When do we call a project a success?

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When do we call a project a success?

on time on budget on quality

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A brief checklist for avoiding IT project failure

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Before you start your project …

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… you should be aware thatBusiness and IT do not just look differently…

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… they actually live in different worlds…

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… they have their conflicts of interest

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… and do not even speak the same language!

Twix!

Raider!

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So, find common tools to enable better understanding …

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… in order to avoid inconsistent solutions …

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… as well as unpleasant misfits

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I cannot overemphasize this point! 

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Most important: Assign a project manager who knows what s/he is doing

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A person who is not occupied…

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… who knows how to involve the right people

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… who uses resources efficiently …

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… and won‘t overload the project!

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Always have a clear target …

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… and a realistic time frame!

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… and don‘t forget to include some buffer!

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Understand the complexity of your business …

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…particularly the hidden and informal aspects!

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A well‐structured project plan helps to keep track …

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… and to set the right focus!

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Ensure direct access to the relevant leaders …

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… and escalate things, if needed!

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Define clear and visible milestones …

TESTINGCOMPLETED

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… and celebrate your successes!

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Watch your scope … it tends to creep away

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For expertise, always ask the right persons …

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… guys who really share your goals and interests …

Hi, my name is Sly! I am the Sales

Director of Augur. Oursoftware will solve all

your problems!

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… otherwise you might get on inhospitable terrain

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Stay away from unripe products …

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… otherwise… well, you know

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Start communicatingyour project in early phases …

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… and properly manage expectations!

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Allow sufficient time for testing (your users are no dummies)

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For any case: have a plan B

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… and take care of vour project after going‐live

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Contact info

Business:Prof. Dr. Frank HabermannBecota – The Berlin Consulting & Talent [email protected]

Academic:Prof. Dr. Frank HabermannBerlin School of Economics & Lawfrank.habermann@fu‐berlin.de

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