Factors Influencing Project Success: A Qualitative Research

Abstract

This paper defines project success factors and aspects that are significant for successful project performance and outcomes, in the context of Information Technology (IT) projects. The list of total 38 factors is obtained through the qualitative content analysis of data collected via survey of 108 IT professionals, through one open-ended question. Detected factors are grouped into five categories: project team, project customer, project planning, project execution and project control. The results extend and support findings of the former quantitative study and the resulting project success model. They emphasize the significance of project team and project control activities for successful project outcomes.

Development and validation of the project manager skills scale (PMSS): An empirical approach

“…Technical skills, another paramount influence, are a recurrent theme across numerous studies. A variety of authors emphasize the necessity of technical skills, and related factors such as a focus on critical elements of technical management, meticulous planning, and prioritization, and adept management of project components including schedule, costs, resources [ 30 , 32 ]. Complementary aspects like effective planning, setting deadlines, understanding specific requests, and problem-solving also warrant attention [ 30 , 33 ].…”

“…These may encompass conflict management, risk management, project portfolio management, as well as proficiency in planning, coordination, control, monitoring, and the comprehensive application of management skills [ 11 , 25 ,29]. Given the project manager's role in leading a team, teamwork skills are crucial [ 11 , 17 , 32 ]. Guiding a project and its affiliated team towards success obliges project managers to perform their duties both efficiently and effectively.…”

“… [ 23 ] U9 I believe that the project manager's team management skills are important for the project's success. [ 11 , 17 , 32 ] Management Style – Leadership L1 I believe that the project manager's management of human resources is important for the project's success. [ 28 , 36 ] L2 I believe that the project manager's empowerment of employees is important for the project's success.…”

Critical Success Factors Facilitating the Propagation of Demonstrator Projects

“…There are a number of key characteristics that successful Demonstrator Projects tend to exhibit. Throughout the literature, most references refer to the importance of the quality of the internal governance and leadership structures, effective management of time and budget, the robustness of monitoring, and evidence of thorough dissemination (Durmic, 2020). To seek a greater understanding of the success of Demonstrator Projects, a growing body of literature emphasized the importance of these dimensions: clear aims (Jinasena et al, 2020), project management (Durmic, 2020), organizational benefits and drawbacks (Jonas, 2010), dissemination target stakeholders (Smith, 2004) and well-established dissemination channels (Schmidt et al, 1969).…”

Implementation framework for Income Generating Activities identified by community heath volunteers: a strategy to reduce CHV attrition rate in Kilifi County Kenya

“…A group can only be registered if it has ten or more members. The group should also have by-laws or a constitution that guide its activities and dictate its membership, including its o cials, and should clearly indicate the group's mission, goals, and objectives [30] Project controls are perceived to be important or critical to the performance and success of enterprise projects [33] .…”