PARTVI

Doing It Right theFirst Time

Avoiding Problems That Leadto Red Projects

Being able to fix a project is a wonderful talent, but doing it right from the beginning is the proper approach. Understanding the behaviors that cause projects to fail is a big step in preventing a project from going red. The first part of this book is a good source for understanding those problems.

Many actions can help projects avoid trouble. An experienced and detail-oriented project manager, who follows a methodology that is a match for the project and who communicates with managers, will get most projects started in the right direction. This includes creating specific procedures to correct the common challenges that will inevitably arise, such as:

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