Project Recovery: Root Causes & Structured Approach
Abstract:
The purpose of this paper is to offer a set of structured, standard operating procedures with which to engage and execute a project recovery effort. In the author’s opinion, a recovery project is just another project that needs a standard and structured approach. However, the project environment has changed. In fact, a troubled project is likely, a very complex, challenging, time-constrained, highly exposed, fast-paced, and highly charged situation.
Most project failures can be directly traced to poor project management practices. These among others often manifest themselves as:
• Scope creep,
• Poor schedule & performance
• Poor communication
• Poor risk identification/mitigation
The presentation offers an exploration of root causes and a structured approach to project recovery.
