“8 Reasons for Project Failure (& Solutions),” on Plaky, December 30, 2025.
One of our contributors, Alan Zucker — an experienced PMP professional and project management consultant — explains the importance of using proven practices in project planning:
Alan Zucker
PMP professional & PM consultant
“Delivering a successful project is not magic. It requires returning to basics and following foundational practices that lead to predictable outcomes. Before a project starts, the first step is to understand the ‘why’ and the ‘what‘ clearly. Why are we doing this project? What outcome are we trying to achieve? How will success be measured? Until stakeholders agree on these questions, no work should begin — no code written and no shovel in the ground.”