Project Success

The degree to which an organization’s structure is working is measured by the degree to which projects are successfully performed. A successful project satisfies its clients and sponsors with an outcome that achieves objectives within time and cost constraints, produces a quality product, ends when appropriate (i.e., avoids wasting time and money), maintains and promotes harmonious relationships among project stakeholders (including project performers and management), and contributes lessons learned to the organization. Project success is measured in terms of:

  • Project performance efficiency (e.g., meeting time and budget constraints, minimizing costs).

  • Product quality and effectiveness (e.g., whether the project outcome actually ...

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