Holistic consideration of the intrinsic factors to Project Management success
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 th...
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| description | 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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| spelling | nottingham-226102018-01-10T19:48:48Z https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/22610/ Holistic consideration of the intrinsic factors to Project Management success Peach, R A 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. 2009-07-16 Dissertation (University of Nottingham only) NonPeerReviewed application/pdf en https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/22610/1/Project_Management_Intrinsic_Factors.pdf Peach, R A (2009) Holistic consideration of the intrinsic factors to Project Management success. [Dissertation (University of Nottingham only)] (Unpublished) |
| spellingShingle | Peach, R A Holistic consideration of the intrinsic factors to Project Management success |
| title | Holistic consideration of the intrinsic factors to Project Management success |
| title_full | Holistic consideration of the intrinsic factors to Project Management success |
| title_fullStr | Holistic consideration of the intrinsic factors to Project Management success |
| title_full_unstemmed | Holistic consideration of the intrinsic factors to Project Management success |
| title_short | Holistic consideration of the intrinsic factors to Project Management success |
| title_sort | holistic consideration of the intrinsic factors to project management success |
| url | https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/22610/ |