The first major challenge that project managers and team members might face is not knowing what exactly to expect from the project. If the goals and objectives are not clearly defined, the project is doomed to fail. When no one is aware of the what’s, whys and whens of the project, what will follow is a lot of confusion and chaos. Starting a project without clear objectives, a specific direction and a prepared plan; it’s like going on a road trip with no idea where you’re going and how to get there. You will waste gas, time and effort. Likewise, your business suffers when there is no clarity and forethought before starting a project. This is why; it’s recommended to hold a kickoff meeting and use planning software to define clear goals. Know how to plan better projects here. The second reason why most projects fail or what most project managers and project members struggle is with the unrealistic expectations clients and stakeholders have from them. Most project timelines do eventually slip due to the unrealistic ‘initial deadlines’.
As we live in a world, where competition is getting aggressive and targets are set either unrealistic or unachievable rather than driven by calculated business requirements. From then, what begins is a desperate attempt where the team tries to fit the requirements in the already drawn boundaries.
Solution: Project managers can take care of the project deadlines and other related issues with impeccable planning, alternative analysis and communication of the real-time progress to project participants and other key decision makers.