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Like air travel, IT projects deliver too little, too late, for too much. (Share your views about working with IT by participating in this survey.) Smart “IT travelers” know how to increase the likelihood of getting to their destination, on time and on budget, provided that they keep a few principles in mind.
Susan Cramm recently did an article containing some tips on smarter IT projects. Make sure that you are prepared for delays. Things rarely go exactly as planned and delays can become expensive if they are not planned for.
Dont overpack, meaning try to focus on the absolute necessary items needed for the project rahter than focusing on the things that you think it would be nice to have or that might come in handy.
Dont stay in one place for too long. If there is a large IT project then try to break it up into several smaller pieces or projects that can be accomplished one at a time. Try putting the smaller pieces into stages that can be delivered one at a time and provide results within a reasonable amount of time.