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 : First Option Adoption
Type: Decisions making pattern (patterns that influence the way an individual decision is made)
In brief :
Settling for the first idea thought of rather than identifying and evaluating a number of different options.
Description :
Decision making is a natural part of our lives. The ubiquitous n...
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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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Commitment Failure
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 : Commitment Failure
In brief :
The organization or team make firm, but unachievable, schedule, scope and budget commitments.
Description:
The schedule, scope and budget commitments a team makes are amongst the most important decisions made in a project. Commitment failures occur when the team or organization mak...
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