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>From the article:
> CHAOS research shows that 46% of successful projects use a
> formal project management methodology, compared with 30%
> of challenged and failed projects. So, this factor should
> increase success rates by about 16%.
Formal methodology came in #8 on their list of success
factors. Number 10 was:
> 10 Other criteria. In last place is a collection of other
> factors. These factors include small milestones, proper
> planning, competent staff, and ownership. In the past,
> each of these factors was given its own category.
Here's the table:
>>>>
Recipe for Success: CHAOS Ten
Confidence Level Success Factors
1 Executive support 18
2 User involvement 16
3 Experienced project manager 14
4 Clear business objectives 12
5 Minimized scope 10
6 Standard software
infrastructure 8
7 Firm basic requirements 6
8 Formal methodology 6
9 Reliable estimates 5
10 Other criteria 5
>>>>
Jim Shaeffer (jims -at- spsi -dot- com)
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