Research shows that, regardless of industry, project failure is a critical problem in modern business. For many businesses - both in Australia and overseas - project failure is a daily concern, as managers struggle to meet targeted benefits and timeframes. Approximately 50% of IT projects double original estimates and nearly 30% are cancelled before completion. Overall, project management deficiencies account for nearly 70% of all project failures.
In order to succeed, project delivery needs to be aligned with business strategy and expectations. This process is known as Project Alignment.
Over 20 years of dedicated Project Alignment engagements with major corporations and government bodies in Australia and overseas, we have found that it is the application of core disciplines (e.g. IT Governance & Project Management) that contributes most significantly to project success. SMS ensures that expectations are understood and translated effectively into project delivery. We conduct expert reviews and deliver actionable recommendations to help your project team deliver the desired business outcomes. We employ a range of specialist techniques for assessing Project Alignment (including Project Reviews, Health Checks and Accountability Mapping) and our recommendations are practical and honest.
SMS's Project Alignment expertise extends across a broad range of industries and disciplines. We have applied our Project Alignment processes to extensive large-scale projects around the world, including applications development (e.g. ERP and CRM projects), business integration and telecommunication technology projects. Importantly, we have a strong track record in recovering RED-Flag projects, applying proven expertise and sensitivity to ensure that the intended outcomes are achieved.