Success and Failure Flashcards
1
Q
What are some factors that success can depend on?
A
- Is it efficient
- Does it meet requirements
- Is it of sufficient quality
- Is it on time and budget
- Does it please stakeholders
2
Q
What are some qualities that successful projects have?
A
- User involvement
- Top management support
- Clear requirements
- Proper planning
- Realistic expectations
3
Q
What are some qualities that failed projects have?
A
- Unclear requirements
- Changing requirements
- Lack of user involvement
- Unrealistic expectations
- Overambitious budget or schedule
4
Q
What is the Standish Group Chaos Report composed of?
A
- Successful: delivered, fully functional, on time, on budget
- Challenged: delivered but does not meet all the above criteria
- Failed: did not deliver anything
5
Q
What can we learn from the Standish Group Chaos Reports?
A
- Numbers depend on companies self-reporting
- May not be true figures
- Two factors seem to lead to project success:
smaller projects, use of agile
