May 13, 2011
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Why Project Managers Fail?
Project managers fail because they are often brought in by a manager looking for a baby-sitter until the team somehow gets that manager’s attention again.
Project management fails for the same reason. It is put-in as a proxy for spending time, by a product owner who really doesn’t want to get involved in the details but somehow wants the perfect outcome at the end.
Of course, these are straw man arguments. Project managers don’t always fail. Project management can be extremely successful. But if you find yourself in the situations above, don’t be frustrated if you or the discipline are not effective. The environment is standing in your way.
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