Warning Signs that Your Project May Be in Declining Health

All projects face challenges. Many face trouble. Some will eventually fail. Others become headline-making fiascos.


A key to successful project outcomes is identifying challenges or trouble early and taking corrective action before your budget, schedule, quality, and credibility suffer.

Before you can recover from trouble, face and accept reality. The first step to recovery is acknowledging that your project has a problem. Recognize, accept, and address it promptly.

Signs that Your Project may be in Poor Health 

Projects that become troubled or fail exhibit early warning signs:

An Emerging Trend of Commitments Missed

The best indicator of future performance is past performance.