Failing Quote by Steve McConnell
“Software projects fail for one of two general reasons: the project team lacks the knowledge to conduct a software project successfully, or the project team lacks the resolve to conduct a project effectively.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Software Project Survival Guide, 1998
Projects fail due to lack of knowledge or lack of resolve; both are essential for success.
In simple terms: Missing skill or will leads to failure.
Key Takeaway
Build competence and commitment.
Themes
knowledge
resolve
project management
failure
Mood
pragmatic
serious
Type
advice
technical
When to use this quote
- software development
- team building
- risk assessment
Key Concepts
learning
leadership
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you improve team resolve?
- What learning methods boost competence?
A Different Perspective
Even with knowledge, poor execution can fail.
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