Management accountability for enterprise project success
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2007
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PM Global Pty Ltd
Abstract
Despite the growth and adoption of project management tools and methodologies, and
the recognition of the contribution of project-mature organisations, achieving project
success remains a challenge. An extensive literature review revealed different, and even
contradictory, views on project success. The literature often focuses on either project
success factors or success criteria, but seldom on a comprehensive framework
embracing all aspects. Failing to distinguish between project success and project
management success has led to increased pressure on project managers to deliver
successful projects, although their mandates only empower them to deliver successful
project management. It is argued that the complementary nature of various management
responsibilities has led to a vague definition of responsibilities, and ultimately
accountability, for project success. This paper presents a framework of factors
influencing project success. The framework constitutes: (1) the efficient execution of
project management; (2) the continuous alignment of project objectives with
organisation strategic intent; (3) the optimum allocation of resources to project
activities; and (4) the effective operations management realising the benefits from the
project deliverables. It is shown that strategic (executive), line (operations), project,
program and portfolio managers all have a direct impact on project success and that
organisations should hold the respective managers accountable to ensure a
comprehensive and integrated work effort resulting in successful projects.
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CITATION: Butler, M. 2007. Management accountability For Enterprise Project Success. World Project Management Week Conference, Singapore, 12-16 November 2007.
Keywords
Project management
Citation
Butler, M. 2007. Management accountability For Enterprise Project Success. World Project Management Week Conference, Singapore, 12-16 November 2007.