PMOCast: Project Management Insights with Mario Trentim

PMOCast #051 | Lessons from Successful Project Failures

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In this insightful episode of PMOCast, Mario Trentim, Certified Projects Director, delves into some high-profile project failures and explore the valuable lessons they provide for project managers. We take a journey through various projects from past and present to unearth some valuable lessons that can help project managers navigate their projects to success. By focusing on what went wrong, we can gain vital insights into how to manage projects more effectively and successfully.

Main Topics:

  1. Understanding why projects fail and how failures can be opportunities for learning and growth.
  2. Case Study: The Ford Edsel - Lessons in market research and customer-centric design.
  3. Case Study: The Denver International Airport's Baggage System - Lessons in scope management, testing, and simplicity.
  4. A look at a hypothetical example of a small tech startup - Emphasizing the importance of testing assumptions and adjusting accordingly throughout the project lifecycle.

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    PMOCast: Project Management Insights with Mario TrentimBy Mario H Trentim