AI Agents – The Jigsaw Piece That Pulverized the Puzzle

Posted on May 4,May 9, by admin

Following entry is a record in the “Catalogue of Catastrophe” – a list of failed and troubled projects from around the world. Organization: PocketOSProject type: AI Agent implementationDate: Apr 2026Cost: Not disclosed Synopsis: The explosion in interest in Artificial Intelligence (AI) agents means that enterprises around the world are experimenting with the possibilities. Projects abound and while there is no central record of how those efforts are going, ...

Get low got low

Posted on February 20,February 20, by admin

Following entry is a record in the “Catalogue of Catastrophe” – a list of failed and troubled projects from around the world. Organization: Lululemon Athletica Inc.Project type: Fashion design / launchProject name: Get low collectionDate: Jan 2026Cost: Not disclosed Synopsis: Successful product launches require alignment between innovation, quality control, brand expectations, and governance. Lululemon’s Get Low collection demonstrates how even well-resourced organizations can...

Squeezing your customer

Posted on February 13,February 13, by admin

Following entry is a record in the “Catalogue of Catastrophe” – a list of failed and troubled projects from around the world. Organization: WestJet AirlinesProject type: Aircraft interior reconfiguration / product redesignProject name: Ultra-basic economy seating rolloutDate: 2025 – 2026Cost: Not disclosed Synopsis: To succeed in complex environments, project leaders must balance financial objectives with human factors, regulatory constraints, and publ...

Are AI agents ready to play?

Posted on January 21,January 21, by admin

The following entry is a record in the “Catalogue of Catastrophe” – a list of failed or troubled projects from around the world. Organization: Anthropic PBC (in collaboration with The Wall Street Journal)Project type : Autonomous AI agent managing a real-world businessProject name : Project VendDate : Dec 2025Cost : N/A Synopsis : To make good decisions in complex environments, leaders and Artificail Intelligence (AI) systems require situational awareness — the ability to in...

Denver Airport – Baggage Handling System

Posted on January 2,February 13, by admin

Following entry is a record in the “Catalogue of Catastrophe” – a list of failed and troubled projects from around the world. Denver Airport AuthorityProject: Construction of a new baggage handling system (sub-project in the development of the complete new airport)Date: 1992 - 1995 (with final product being fully abandoned in 2005)Cost: $520M USD Synopsis :Dysfunctional decision making is the poison that kills many a project and the Denver Airport Baggage System project in the 19...

Charlie the CRA ChatBot

Posted on January 1,January 21, by admin

The following entry is a record in the “Catalogue of Catastrophe” – a list of failed and troubled projects from around the world. (more…)

A Bridgerton Ball takes a Fall

Posted on December 22,December 29, by admin

The following entry is a record in the “Catalogue of Catastrophe” – a list of failed or troubled projects from around the world. Project type : Social ballProject name : Bridgerton night Date : Sep 2024Cost : Unknown Synopsis : A hit television show like Netflix's Bridgerton is about escapism. A glimpse of the sumptuous side of Georgian England and the grace of the Regency period. After 3 seasons the show has built up a considerable following and unleashed a yearning am...

Site C Dam

Posted on June 14,December 31, by admin

The following entry is a record in the “Catalogue of Catastrophe” – a list of failed or troubled projects from around the world. Organization: BC Hydro - British Columbia, CanadaProject type : Hydro-electric power generator and associated damProject name : Site C damDate : Jun 2023Cost : $16B CAD Synopsis : Today's large scale civil engineering projects aren't just about engineering. They typically involve a significant public relations component as well. One such project is the Site C hydro...

Aguwani-Sultanganj bridge collapse

Posted on June 12,December 29, by admin

The following entry is a record in the “Catalogue of Catastrophe” – a list of failed or troubled projects from around the world. Organization: Bihar State Road Construction Corporation - Bihar state India Project type : Bridge construction Project name : Aguwani-Sultanganj bridge Date : Jun 2023 Cost : $208M USD Synopsis : Humans have been building bridges for millennia and there are of course inherent risks. Today those risks are well understood and modern engineering helps ensure bridg...

Loblaws

Posted on January 5,January 15, by admin

Following entry is a record in the “Catalogue of Catastrophe” – a list of failed and troubled projects from around the world. Loblaws – Canada Project type : Business intelligence system Date : Jul 2019 Cost : Unknown Synopsis : Although it is a bit unfair to call this one a catastrophe, I've decided to list the following story because it touches on an aspect of Project Management that gets little air time; the art of post-project benefits realization. Projects are investments organizat...

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