Most people think of projects only in on ground or brick and mortar environments

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Most people think of projects only in on ground or brick and mortar environments. Lately, there are lots of online or electronic projects everywhere around the world. Below are some of the reasons why e-Projects fail: Poor Planning Unrealistic expectations of new technologies Studies have shown that about 40-60% of all errors are requirements errors Company focus on website design over fulfillment and customer service Lack of appropriate Project Management Retaining “brick and mortar” mentality Web design organized around company structures, rather than user needs.

Question: As a senior Project Manager what other advice would you give to a new and young Project manager who has just been given a big and high profile E-Business project to manage?

Explanation / Answer

Identify risks up front

Ensure that the sponsor approves scope-change requests

Create a planning horizon

Manage the workplan and monitor the schedule and budget

Look for warning signs

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