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Findings (1995)
Planning
- initial project definitions are inadequate;
- senior management's understanding, involvement and support are lacking;
- client focus and involvement are insufficient; and
- Treasury Board Secretariat's submission review process is incomplete.
Implementation
- project management discipline is inconsistent;
- the project manager's experience often does not reflect the project's size and risk; and
- changes are not rigorously managed.
Monitoring
- regular "sanity" checks are not performed; and
- project performance and progress is poorly measured and reported.
Procurement
- the current procurement approach is too inflexible and not conducive to co-operation; and
- private sector consultants lack knowledge of government organizations, responsibilities and policies.
Culture and Attitudes
- the present culture discourages open discussion of problems and their resolution; and
- while project failures are well advertised, successful projects are generally not.
