![]() Just think about how many projects were delayed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. There are also unpredictable changes (such as natural disasters) that can delay projects. If they deliver late or fail to live up to expectations, it takes extra time to fix the issue and move forward. Successful project completion often relies on external vendors. If a software tool breaks down, a partnering company goes out of business, or your budget gets cut, those resource issues can all cause major delays. People aren’t your only resources, either. If team members quit, get sick, or are pulled to another project, your project can quickly get behind. Your project relies on a lot of different resources. Sending them past-due information means that their response is going to be later than you want, too. This also applies if you forget to reach out when you need to. They might also be less engaged with your project because you haven’t touched base enough. Late or nonexistent communication with stakeholders means they need longer to review the updates you send them. You’re not the only one that needs to sign off on major milestones. Tools are only as valuable as the way you use them. Even if they have software, they may not use it consistently. These errors often happen because teams try to manage projects without using a good project management system. Timeline errors come in all shapes and sizes. Maybe you allotted 5 days for a task that actually takes 10, or you might have missed a couple of steps along the way. Your timeline hinges on a lot of estimates that could be wrong. Projects also get delayed because of inadequately planned timelines. Sometimes, that means going back to previous steps and redoing work to make it fit the new requirements. When you change course in the middle of a project, you need time to create a new plan. Changed project scopeĪ lot of project delays are caused by clients or stakeholders changing the project scope. Or, you can take a guess and then risk redoing a part of the project.Įither way, you’re likely to run into a delay if you don’t get enough clarity up front. You can ask for clarification and delay the project while waiting for an answer. If project requirements aren’t communicated clearly at the beginning, you’ll just need answers later. They can take you over budget, cause you to miss your deadlines, and sometimes derail the project so far that it gets cancelled. Let’s talk about how to break the news effectively. How well you communicate a project delay to stakeholders and clients can determine whether you manage the next project or not. What you can control, however, is how you respond. A lot of those are outside of your control. No matter how organized you are and how well you planned, project delays happen.Ī project can be delayed for a number of reasons.
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