Before making hiring decisions, we follow a set process to ensure that the new employee is capable and fit for the job. Similarly, with defined criteria for business projects, we can significantly increase our chances of success.
However, we do not appear to have any criteria regarding business projects. The general assumption is that a manager can manage a business improvement or software implementation project and day-to-day operations.
Look, Project management is a discipline that requires dedicated time and effort to learn and master. Executives and managers must learn it. However, they need to be supported and guided to develop these capabilities.
Without the management’s support in training project management, allocating random projects to the managers is a planned disaster with a ticking time bomb.
