Research consistently shows that 50-70% of technology projects fail to meet their objectives. Understanding why helps organizations avoid common pitfalls.
The Usual Suspects
Unclear Requirements
Projects often begin with vague objectives like "improve efficiency" or "modernize systems." Without specific, measurable goals, success becomes impossible to define or achieve.
Scope Creep
What starts as a focused initiative gradually expands to include "nice-to-have" features. Each addition seems small, but collectively they overwhelm timelines and budgets.
Ignoring Change Management
Technology implementation is 20% technical and 80% human. Organizations that focus solely on the technology while neglecting training, communication, and adoption strategies consistently fail.
The Hidden Cause: Lack of Clarity
Behind these symptoms lies a deeper issue: organizations often don't truly understand their current operations before attempting to transform them. You can't effectively improve what you don't fully understand.
The Prevention Framework
- Audit First: Understand your current state before proposing solutions
- Define Success: Establish specific, measurable objectives before starting
- Phase the Work: Deliver value incrementally rather than in one massive rollout
- Invest in People: Budget adequately for training and change management
- Measure and Adjust: Track progress against objectives and adapt as needed
The Harjota Approach
We believe in "Clarity Before Code"—understanding deeply before building. Every engagement begins with structured assessment, ensuring that solutions address real problems rather than assumed ones.
