1. Welcome Carl Karshagen, PMP Principal Consultant Project Management Professional Solutions Limited Email: ckarshagen@pmprofessional.com

2. Projects – Failure to Success When is a Project successful – Or When is a Project unsuccessful?

3. Projects – Failure to Success 4 Examples: 1.AEC of SA 2.ALUSAF (SA) 3.Company X (SA) 4.SC (UK)

4. 1. AEC (SA) Fuel Rod Development Scope problems New technology Lack of robust IT infrastructure Lack of understanding of IT issues Political intervention

5. 2. ALUSAF (SA) Production scheduling / IT rollout New technology New programmes (SAP) Lack of understanding of big picture Lack of good project communications Production overriding factor

6. 3. Company X (SA) Military Applications Development Scope problems Unrealistic demands for solutions Technology gaps Operate in vacuum Political interference

7. 4. SC (UK) Project and Service Delivery Projects going awry Increasing cost of delivery / support No project management approach Vastly reduced profit margins

8. Why does IT fail on projects? Track Record 1 in 4 IT projects is truly successful 2 out of 4 less than successful Last 1 in 4 outright failure

9. Why does IT fail on projects? PM Responsibility PM Authority The Warzone Levelled Playing Fields PM Culture Best Practice

10. Why does IT fail on projects? 4 Main Reasons 1.Poor initial estimates, lack of revision 2.Incorrect use of project plans 3.Project managers lack training 4.PM theory not taken up and practiced

11. Why does IT fail on projects? Six Fundamental Principles (earth-shattering stuff!) Define the job in detail Involve the right people Accurate time and cost estimates Break down the job Project Change Control Agreed acceptance criteria

12. Why does IT fail on projects? So what is “Best Practice”? Application of basics Effective control Robust Risk Management Process