#ProjectFail

[finishlinepds]

Top 10 Reasons Why Product Development Projects Fail

[projectmanagertemplate]

These epic project fails demonstrate that even the most well-intentioned and well-funded initiatives can go wrong. The key takeaways highlight the importance of thorough research, effective project management, rigorous testing, and understanding market demands. By learning from these historical missteps, future projects can better navigate the path to success.

[elmetalpaquienlotrabaja]

-¿A que no hay huevos a entregar el proyecto sin hacer una sola prueba?

-Sujétame el cubata

[shevonne]

Projects can fail due to numerous reasons. These are six reasons that I have found that projects usually fail. Go to the link in the bio to watch the full video. Let me know if there are others that I missed. #projectmanagement #leadershiptips #projectfail #projectmanager #programmanager https://www.instagram.com/p/CZ2KZwYvPkX/?utm_medium=tumblr

[sparklemepink8]

Sometimes I try to be crafty ... most of the time I fail 🤣 this is my attempt at water marbling a plastic tray I got for $.75, spray painted white and then water marbled. I suppose it’s not terrible ... but it definitely didn’t turn out the way I had pictured it in my head. I wanted to make a cute Instagram worthy flat lay tray. Are you working on any crafts this weekend ? . . . . #craftcorner #crafty #projectfail #watermarble #flatlay #cheapprojects

[00rat-demon00-blog]

ERROR-PROJECT FAILED: A MALFUNCTION HAS OCCURRED

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[drivenoutside]

I added some serious light above the wood lathe. I have been trying to work on a specific vessel form for months and I screwed up the third attempt last night. I couldn't see well enough and got a wall too thin. It then came apart and I said dirty words. Up went the additional light. #lathe #woodturning #morelight #workshop #powermatic #pm3520b #projectfail

[ghoulgoodinc]

my magic is officially on the fritz, too many of earth know me, the planet is spoiled.

projectfaills

[urbangypz]

Maybe it is more of a Where's Waldo look? #knittersofinstagram #urbangypzstudioq #projectfail #fiberartist

[cal-idad]

Why do projects fail, or why do organizations feel they don't get yield from their projects?

Item 2.  Projects were not data-driven, but "my boss thinks this is a good idea", or we need a "showcase"

Advice is like snow - the softer it falls, thelonger it dwells upon, and the deeper in sinks into the mind. Samuel Coleridge Taylor

While there is likely a wealth of experience to pull from, one person may have a particular view of the world (and how success occurs) versus another.  Any idea , whether it comes from team brainstorming, or individually from your boss, has merit and should be considered.  However, these ideas  /theories have to stand up to what the data tell you.

Multifunctional teams , analyzing data, take the individual "personality" out of this.  Showcase lines are wonderful in that they are advertisements to the employees and managers in your divisions (and others), that change can be a good thing (and this is how you do it!).  However, a showcase, just for the sake of having it (or your next eval), does more harm then good.  It gives a negative experience to the employees or leaders that have to live with it everyday....ie they lose faith, and won't be contributors in the next go around of project work

[emefie]

Operation "Zipper Pouch Fail" Continues

I don't know why but zipper pouches continue to be the most difficult thing for me to sew.  Is this common?

Anyway, I decided to try my 4th zipper pouch for my "5 Zipper Pouch" sewing to-do-list.  I used the zipper card pouch tutorial from Craft Passion.  I have to admit, the tutorial was entirely confusing at points.  I had to figure out parts myself which probably added to the level of fail.  Especially the step that says this:

Change to zipper foot. Pin and sew zipper (wrong side facing up) to the canvas, just outside the seam line, sew to the 3″ point [1] at the zipper, don’t go beyond. For advanced and experienced sewer, pining will do (same to the rest of the similar steps). Fold [2] over then flip the lining [3], align to the zipper and canvas. Pin.

What the... huh?!?!  This had me scratching my head.

This pattern calls for sewing the zipper making a curve around an edge.  Holy complicated!  I had to re-sew the zipper so many times I was worried I was going to destroy the fabric but eventually I got there and this is what it currently looks like:  

Now, it seems like this is a go... corners look good and all but there are several fails ahead.

 Failures in Order of Annoyance

I didn't leave enough space at both ends of the zipper to allow me to sew a finishing tape around the edges.  Essentially, I can't finish this project because I can't turn it into a pouch.  WOOHOO!

I sewed the gusset piece that extend the pouch allowing it to open wider, too high up and it catches on the zipper.

What Have I Learned?

Although you tell yourself to trust patterns, sometimes your intuition works out.  Take your time and think.

Zippers are making more sense BUT you don't know how to deal with the ends properly just yet.  Look at some tutorials and figure this out before re-doing this project.

Sometimes a zipper foot is impossible to use with thicker fabric.  Try using a regular foot and put in a basting stitch to hold things down before finishing.

I'll be working on re-doing this project soon.  Right now, I need a break from it.  There has been much annoyed swearing going on lately.

[urbangypz]

No. Just no. #urbangypzstudioq #fiberartist #yarn #projectfail

[cal-idad]

Why do projects fail, or why do organizations feel they don't get yield from their projects?

Apparently I'm getting bored or pissed again....so it's time for me to vent.  In looking back at a few successes (and more than a fewfailures), and more than a few BS sessions with peers past and present, I'vecollected a few observations, as well reviewed similar thoughts from people like Pyzdek. Irregardless of whatever secret society you tend to hang out with (aka LEAN, Six Sigma, LSS, TOC, CPI, etc).  I share a few thoughts and may be some realted quotes

Item1.  Your  project scope may be too big...ie "World Hunger"

All the world is birthday cake, so take a piece, but not too much. George Harrison

Let the gentle bush dig its root deep and spread upward to split the boulder.

Carl Sandburg

Narrowly focused projects will be the most frequently successful (as well as be the most manageable).  They set the stage for Continuous Improvement,  They are also a good springboard to start a process, providing a better understanding of what works (or not), which can lead to something bigger yields later.  They are a training ground for your teams, and can show the "immediate impact" which helps further buy-in from critical persons like your employees (or leadership)..

This is where Pareto analysis does it's magic. Put your money, time, and effort into the "vital few" first,  then understand what can be done next, or if further work is worth the cost in this area versus other opportunities.  Not only is this important for giving your team achievable goals and success, but also lets them prove out what works (and how well ) before you start follow-on projects with the initial prework they successfully built.  Very important when you are talking about limited resources to attack problems

Time is a major part of scoping and planning your goals, and related projects.  Project work often times have short-term "steps" to reach along a long term "path" towards your ultimate "destination".  Your business /operation should map out the points and the path (short term/long term goals) before they plan any projects.....AND they should revisit these goals periodically.