INVESTIGATING CAUSES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT TEAM FAILURE LEADING TO

THE FAILURE OF PROJECT

INTRODUCTION STUDY LIMITATIONS

This study explores the reasons for project management
team failure, highlights the importance of improved
planning and communication, and aims to identify root
causes to implement best practices for future project
success and risk mitigation.
The study aims to identify reasons for project management
team failures and find prevention methods for future project
success.
RESEARCH OBJECTIVES
• Determine the main causes of project management team
failure.
• Examine how project outcomes are affected when a project
management team fails.
• Evaluate how well project management teams
communicate, lead, and make decisions in connection to a
project's success or failure.
• Put forth suggestions and best practices for enhancing the
efficiency of the project management team and lowering the
risk of project failure.
RESEARCH QUESTIONS
• What are the main causes of project management team
failure?
• How are project outcomes affected when a project
management team fails?
• How well do project management teams communicate,
lead, and make decisions in connection to a project's
success or failure?
• What possible suggestions could be put forth for enhancing
the efficiency of the project management team and lowering
the risk of project failure?
SIGNIFICANT OF STUDY
This study holds theoretical significance by analyzing the
causes of project management team failure and proposing
best practices to enhance team efficiency. It also offers
practical value for project managers and policymakers to
effectively utilize resources and execute projects
successfully.
This study examines Project Management Team Failure and
its impact on project outcomes, proposing best practices to
improve team efficiency and mitigate failure risks despite
data and literature limitations. It offers valuable insights into
the subject matter.
KEY FINDINGS
1. The Main Causes of Project Management Team Failure
• Inadequate Planning & Failure (Lashgarara, 2016).
• Communication Hinders Development (Rashid et al., 2015)
• Capable Managers & Success (Prasad et al., 2019).
2. How Project Outcomes are Affected when a Project
Management Team Fails.
• Scope Creep & Delays (Shabbab and Hammadi, 2016).
• Conflict & Disruptions (Zafar et al., 2019).
• Inefficient Resource Allocation (Zahedi et al., 2020).
3. How Well Project Management Teams Communicate,
Lead, and Make Decisions in Connection to a Project's
Success or Failure
• Communication & Collaboration (Akande, 2018a).
• Leadership & Success (Sharifi et al., 2014).
• Timely Decisions & Success (Singh & Williams, 2020;
Shabbab & Hammadi, 2016).
CONCLUSIONS
Effective project management teams are crucial for project success;
addressing failure causes through strong leadership,
communication, and decision-making enhances outcomes and
reduces risk.
RECOMMENDATIONS
• Practice proper planning & Risk Management.
• Invest more Leadership & Communication.
• Quality Control Measures should be encouraged.

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