In chapter 20 of the provided book, it is found that many projects fail mostly due to negligence from their managers. This is because certain rules have to be followed for any project to succeed. For instance, users of projects have to be consulted in implementation processes from the early stages. This is noteworthy because users are capable of giving reliable information since they are on the ground. This means that since users are physically involved in the administration of projects, they stand in better positions to tell of challenges associated with projects. This information can initiate crucial changes during the implementation process hence leading to the success of the project.
Besides, projects fail because their managers restrict the implementation process to one way of communication. For instance, users may be denied opportunities to comment or make proposals aimed at improving the implementation of the project. Users may implement wrong procedures even if they understand their implications. This is because they are not allowed to make proposals or question their seniors. For any project to succeed, more than one way of communication should be enhanced to ensure perfection in the implementation process. Users should be empowered to encourage them to seek clarifications hence ensuring correct procedures takes place.
Project managers should make sure that there is an updated implementation strategy. This is a strategy aimed at converging stakeholders quite often to discuss their progress. This is extremely significant because stakeholders in the project take this opportunity to raise issues and observations that need to be discussed. Corrections in procedures can be made during these update meetings hence making it easy for the project to succeed.
People may make proposals depending on progress status, and these may lead to changing sections of the implementation plan to suit situations on the ground. Since all stakeholders have to be involved in update meetings, they may decide to make certain changes aimed at making the project a success.
The projects should be tested by users to check their viability. After the project has passed theory requirements, users must put it into practice to test its applicability. This is hugely valuable as some projects may be completed only to become useless. Therefore, before any project is commissioned, users must be given a chance to test whether it is applicable. If it is not applicable, then changes should be made to make it applicable hence a success.
Finally, it is extremely pertinent to train staff on how to work on the project. Employees need to be conversant with the proposed project. Since the project will not run on its own, it is vital to equip staff with adequate information regarding the benefits of the project. Employees should be able to administrate the project, and this can only be achieved through staff training. Experts should be hired to take employees through several aspects of the project to ensure that it succeeds in terms of its application.
References
Jeston, J., & Nelis, J. (2006). Business process management: Practical guidelines to successful implementations. Elsevier.