Managing the technical aspects of an IT project can be very challenging on its own. When you consider the need to communicate effectively with stakeholders and project team members, successful IT project management becomes even more complex. Without effective and foundational communication skills, project management teams can experience significant challenges moving projects toward their desired […]
Read MoreOne of the most common shortcomings in Federal projects is a failure to communicate effectively. Clearly communicating requirements, progress, and expectations is essential to avoiding rework, missed deadlines, and budget overruns. It’s usually skills like listening, interpersonal relationships, and emotional intelligence that make or break Federal IT projects. To improve project outcomes, staff managing these […]
Read MoreIn October 2013, Computerworld published an article that stated the “success rate for large, multi-million dollar commercial and government IT projects is very low.” The article quoted data from the Standish Group showing that only 6.4 percent of large IT projects from 2003–2012 were successful. Why is that the case? Managing IT projects has many […]
Read MoreAny workforce – including the government – is dynamic and will continue to change. But what do we do when strong IT leaders step down? Late last month both DoD CIO Teri Takai and head of GSA’s Office of Citizen Services and Innovative Technologies Dave McClure announced their resignations – both are innovative and strong […]
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