After reading "Understanding Success and Failure" and "Causes of Project Failure," join our Yellowdig conversations using the following guiding questions as a launching point. Select the topic tag "Module 5: Understanding Project Success and Failure."

• Why is it important to have a clear definition of success and failure at the beginning of a project? Should this have any influence on the scheduling process?
• What does it mean to say that "the majority of projects fall into the grey area between success and failure"?
• Identify some of the most compelling lessons listed here. What are some avoidance measures you plan to keep in mind for future projects?

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Having a clear definition of success and failure at the beginning of a project is crucial for several reasons 1 Clarity in Objectives A clear definiti... View the full answer