When an information technology project fails, it is often due to poor communications during the requirements gathering process, not a lack of technical acumen.
- 66% of software projects aren't expected to finish on time or on budget
- Completed projects typically operate at only 52% of the proposed functionality
- 56% of project defects originate in the requirements phase of the project
Improving communication with stakeholders, project teams and developers allows for:
- Executing better software development and other projects
- Cutting costs and delays
- Gathering complete and accurate project requirements
- Creating clear and concise business requirements documents
- Managing effective use of resources
- Improving the quality of the final product