Barriers to achieving business value
After following the eight-step approach outlined previously, you have the strongest chances of success. However, there are always risks in delivering any program. I would be remiss not to point out the most common barriers to success:
- Organizational culture and/or politics: These are not always visible, and your chances of not fully understanding or seeing these risks are higher if you are new to the organization. It’s harder to understand the invisible network of how the company gets to a win if you are new. If you are new to the organization, ask how success is achieved. Seek to understand unspoken cultural ways to get work done in your company.
- Funding changes or challenges: Securing and maintaining funding, especially in multi-year implementations, can be a challenge. If you are working on a multi-year delivery, ensure you have a commitment to the entire program, not just year 1.
- Sponsorship turnover: People make professional...