Executive Update

What Makes Managing IT Projects So Hard to Do?

Posted January 6, 2009 | Leadership |

It's something of an age-old question: are IT projects, particularly those that involve significant software development, intrinsically different from other types of project? Over the years, people have argued two sides of the story. One camp says that IT projects involve tasks, resources, and processes the same as any other project. The other camp focuses on software development as a highly intellectual activity that is all about people.

About The Author
Robert Goatham
Robert Goatham is the Principal of Calleam Consulting, a company he founded in response to the ongoing challenges organizations face in developing the leadership skills necessary to successfully deliver today's complex technology projects. Specializing in the study of failed projects, Mr. Goatham translates hindsight from yesterday's projects into the foresight needed to ensure tomorrow's success. He has more than 20 years' experience in the… Read More
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