| Summary: | In this paper I consider, with particular reference to the Electronic Data Systems (EDS) organisation, the necessary intrinsic factors required to achieve Information Technology project success.
After highlighting a definition of project success and stating why it is important, I look to answer the question - how is project success achieved? Is this simply by meeting time, cost and quality constraints, as some purport or, more likely, does it require other factors, such as:
• Differing styles and skills of Project Management
• Choosing the right Project Manager for the right project
• The use of a Project Management Methodology
• An awareness of organisational strategy
• Having a joined-up approach – by linking projects together
• Stakeholder management
• Project ownership
• Levels and types of training
• Communications
• Mentoring and experience
• Lessons learnt
• A culture of trust
• A level of Project Management control.
These factors, which inspire project success, are considered using both the current theory and dedicated fieldwork.
Finally, I conclude with a summary of the thesis and highlight where future research could be conducted into this interesting topic.
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