The following entry is a part of the Pattern Library. The Pattern Library records the common patterns of events that have the potential to lead to project failure.
Name : Quality Kaboom
Type : Behavioral pattern (patterns that shape the sequence or flow of events)
In brief :
Quality activities are pushed to the end of the development cycle allowing hidden problems to grow in magnitude. High levels of rework only become apparent late in the project cycle.
Description :
All projec...
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Focal imbalance
Left shifting
The following entry is a part of the Pattern Library. The Pattern Library records the common patterns of events that have the potential to lead to project failure
Name : Left shifting
Scope : Event pattern (sets pattern of events for complete project)
In brief :
Key strategic, architectural and organizational decisions are ignored in favour of diving into the hard core development activities.
Description :
Some project decisions are more significant than others. A decision's rel...
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Gravitation
The following entry is a part of the Pattern Library. The Pattern Library records the common patterns of events that have the potential to lead to project failure.
Name : Gravitation
Type : Behavioral pattern (patterns that influence the actions or conduct of an individual or team)
In brief :
People stay within their comfort zone while ignoring other aspects of the work needing to be done.
Outline :
We all have our comfort zones and the things we like to do. These preferences draw u...
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Techcentric Myopia
The following entry is a part of the Pattern Library. The Pattern Library records the common patterns of events that have the potential to lead to project failure.
Name : Techcentric Myopia
Scope : Macro pattern (sets pattern of events for complete project)
Outline :
Technology solutions are built to serve a purpose for their users. Some projects loose sight of that goal and allow the technology itself to become the central purpose. Such projects place significant focus on the techno...
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