Top 10 Reasons Why Projects Fail Ft. Death Star Failure

We're frequently stunned by the scale and magnitude of project failure when we learn about it. It occurs in the most powerful organizati...

We're frequently stunned by the scale and magnitude of project failure when we learn about it. It occurs in the most powerful organizations and in the most important stages. We're left wondering how a project with so much brainpower and money can fail to materialize.

It's a scenario you've undoubtedly seen before. Everyone is eager to get started on a project. Research is carried out, a team is formed, and work begins. Project planning has been completed, and major deliverables have been established.

However, as time goes on, it becomes evident that something isn't quite right. Deadlines are not adhered to. Things aren't working out. Everyone quickly grows dissatisfied and tries to hide their flaws. It may be both unsightly and costly.

What factors play a role in project failure? We've highlighted some of the common ways projects go off track in an informative Infographic developed by Wrike below, which may lead to spectacular failures, as well as the lessons gained and what you can do to avoid them. Some use free collaborative tools and some use professional project management tools to save projects from failure. So let's find out more.

Infographic: Top 10 Reasons Why Projects Fail Ft. Death Star Failure