Why Do Projects Succeed or Fail?: Discover What Really Makes a Difference

by Mark Woeppel

For too long, project managers have believed that the right planning leads to the right results. Yet time after time, independent research shows that the current approach to project management fails to produce the outcomes managers expect – and clients want.It’s clear the traditional solutions to project management are not working. This ebook will identify the elements that drive effective project excellence, giving you a measurable means to assess your status, to target areas of improvement, and to make meaningful progress in the way you deliver projects.What processes and behaviors lead to lower operating costs, increased throughput, and significant gains in on-time delivery performanceHow to confidently identify and work on the right elements to changeWhy achieving greater project execution maturity drives increases to your organization's financial performanceHow to replicate success, project after project, by learning how to move your organization from ad hoc project management to control of projects, portfolios and continuous strategic improvement

67 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 19, 2015

About the author

Mark J. Woeppel is the founder and President of Pinnacle Strategies International, a management consulting firm focused on improving productivity in production, project management, and knowledge work. The author of two earlier books—Manufacturer’s Guide to Implementing the Theory of Constraints and Projects in Less Time: A Synopsis of Critical Chain—Woeppel has also penned numerous white papers and eBooks and has taught or lectured at several universities, including Northwestern Kellogg School, California Institute of Technology, and the University of Kansas. Married to the same fantastic woman for over thirty years, he is also the father of three wonderful adult children.