Live IT projects at a university in large-scale

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jaroslav Poruban ◽  
Michaela Bacikova
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
It Projects

Understanding the Context of Large-Scale IT Project Failures

2012 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eliot Rich ◽  
Mark R. Nelson
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Management Model ◽  
It Projects ◽  
Dramatic Effect ◽  
Systems Perspective ◽  
Project Failures ◽  
Project Characteristics ◽  
It Application ◽  
The U.S

Large-scale information technology (IT) projects experience higher failure or abandonment rates than smaller IT projects and represent significant costs to both organizations and society. This paper describes the context of a three-decade long attempt to modernize a critical IT application in the U.S. government. The project has been revamped, stopped and restarted several times, and as of the writing of this paper has not been completed. Archival analysis of this implementation history reveals a set of emerging project characteristics and how these contributed to a pair of capability gaps which, in turn, influenced modernization efforts both pre- and post-abandonment. From a systems perspective, the problem appears to be related to dynamic and repeating management failures with an embedded project management model. The authors illustrate their hypothesis with a simulation model of project managements and show that even a relatively small but persistent introduction of new requirements has a dramatic effect on project overruns, setting the stage for abandonment and restart.

scholarly journals Leading by Metaphors –A Case Study of a Mega IT Project in a Danish Bank

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 31 ◽  
Author(s):  
Per Svejvig ◽  
Ann-Dorte Fladkjær Nielsen
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Collective Action ◽  
Empirical Data ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
It Projects ◽  
Executive Management ◽  
Linguistic Representations ◽  
It Project

<p><em>Contrary to the existing literature and studies of large-scale IT projects, empirical data from a mega IT project in mid-sized Danish Bank, Jyske Bank, demonstrates a successful implementation of a highly complex IT platform transition. Linguistic representations and especially extensive use of metaphors by executive management to form and shape the megaproject appeared to have significant impact on guidance of individual and collective action, and thereby presumably one of the important factors for the successful implementation. To learn from this case study, we investigate the metaphorical use in the megaproject and discuss how leading by metaphors are enacted. Our findings are that (1) metaphorical storytelling can act as backbone for communication, (2) metaphors can set direction for technical capabilities, and finally (3) metaphors can be used to emphasize emotional intelligence.</em></p>

Common Problems and Lessons Learned from Managing Large-Scale US Government IS/IT Projects

2011 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 94-111 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peerasit Patanakul ◽  
Saif Syed Omar
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Organizational Level ◽  
Future Research ◽  
It Projects ◽  
Us Government ◽  
Large Scope ◽  
Common Problems

To promote sustainable development, many government agencies initiated large-scale government projects. However, managing such government projects to their success is often a challenge to many project managers. Many projects fail because of their large scope and high degree of complexity. The failure of these government projects has significant impact on sustainable development, both at the organizational level and the public at large. To enhance the success of government projects, this study investigates the management of selected government IS/IT projects in the US; identifies common problems; discusses some lessons learned; and provides propositions for future research. The results of this study will provide significant contributions to the literature and implications to practitioners.

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