People Make the Difference - Staff for Project Success

摘要

Over the many years I have spent working, predominantly in the area of software solutions development and deployment, one of the most consistent factors in determining the success of highly complex and broad enterprise impacting projects is the selection of the project team. The very success or failure of such a project can hinge on the selection of a project team with attributes conducive to success. The technical skills and knowledge are just some of the factors to be considered. Often more important and unfortunately the areas most often overlooked are the non technical factors that should be considered. While many companies have some sort of project organization to manage projects, much of the project staffing will typically be drawn from other organizations in order to meet the wide variety of skills and experience base required. For this reason it is important to consider the factors outlined below when selecting project team members.