The following entry is part of the Pattern Library. The Pattern Library records the common patterns of behaviours and events that have the potential to lead to project failure.
Pattern name : Disconnect Failure
In brief :
Project loses sight of its overall business objectives and ends up implementing a system that fails to meet the originally intended business objectives.
Description :
Disconnect failures occur when the project's intended business benefits fail to materialize beca...
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Disconnect failure
Disconnect Failures
Projects are about creating value but that simple fact often gets lost due to the emphasis we place on schedule and budget. Although schedule and budget are important, where they become a project’s primary focus we run the risk of triggering a “disconnect failure”. Disconnect failures occur when a project delivers its deliverables, but the connection between those deliverables and the actual creation of value gets lost.
Disconnect failures are unfortunately all too common. Likely because sche...
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