Top 10 Project Management Mistakes You Should Avoid

I was recently studying the anatomy of failed/troubled projects and following came out as a learning. Here are top 10 project management mistakes that should be avoided:

• Estimating project tasks based on poor inputs on scope and too many assumptions.
• Starting project without 102% clarity (100% clarity on scope/technology and 2% knowledge of how you can add value).
• Not managing expectations of all stakeholders of the project (including your organization and in client’s organization).
• Not staying on top of project schedule and not flagging risks early in the project cycle.
• Not saying “No” when required.
• Underestimating people issues thinking that everybody on the project team is equally good at everything.
• Isolating end users and not involving them during project execution.
• Not learning from your past mistakes.
• Ignoring the basic discipline involved in following the processes.
• Putting more effort later in the project. More effort in early phases of projects means more progress upfront.