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“We tend to seek easy, single-factor explanations of success. For most important things, however, success requires avoiding the many separate causes of failure” – Jared Diamond
In today’s organizations, projects are the stepping-stones of progress. Helping organizations remain relevant in a shifting economy, projects are the endeavors that shape an organization’s future outcomes. Delivering value through projects however isn’t always easy and many organizations have experienced the pain that comes from a troubled or failed project. This blog is dedicated to improving project success rates by helping people understanding the causes of project failure and what it takes to make a project a success. Read our sample posts and articles below, read our introduction to why projects fail or view the catalogue of catastrophe to learn more.
The following entry is a record in the “Catalogue of Catastrophe” – a list of failed or troubled projects from around the world. Organization: City of Edinburgh Council Project type : Public transit - Tram Network Date : September 2003 - May 2014 Cos...
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