Just a quick one from Project Management Guide today, to point you at a great video on the ZDNet Between The Lines blog – “The top five reasons why project management fails”.

Notice how important it is to make sure the organisation as a whole is committed to project management.  Too often, appointing a project manager completes the tick-box of project management.  In reality, project management is something that must be bought into by everyone connected with the project – from your sponsor down.  You need to make sure everyone has the discipline to follow the project management steps, leading to a more successful project.