{"id":1216,"date":"2022-10-28T15:46:56","date_gmt":"2022-10-28T15:46:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/?p=1216"},"modified":"2025-12-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2025-12-30T00:00:00","slug":"reasons-for-project-failure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/reasons-for-project-failure\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Reasons for Project Failure (&#038; Solutions)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Wonder why your team missed their Q2 launch date?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Could you have spotted the red flags earlier?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Projects never fail out of the blue \u2014 there\u2019s always a good reason behind the flop.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/project-management-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Project Management Statistics for 2025<\/a>, 12% of all projects are rated as failures \u2014 and there are a number of reasons why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s our list of the 8 most common reasons followed by practical solutions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep reading to check them out.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/8-Reasons-for-Project-Failure-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"8 Reasons for Project Failure\" class=\"wp-image-15734\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/8-Reasons-for-Project-Failure-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/8-Reasons-for-Project-Failure-600x300.jpg 600w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/8-Reasons-for-Project-Failure-1110x555.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/8-Reasons-for-Project-Failure-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/8-Reasons-for-Project-Failure-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/8-Reasons-for-Project-Failure-2048x1024.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/8-Reasons-for-Project-Failure-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group key-takeaways\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list key takeaways\">\n<li>12% of all projects fail.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are 8 main reasons for project failure including: unclear goals and objectives, poor resource planning, poor communication, scope creep, unrealistic expectations, lack of project monitoring, lack of clarity, and lack of visibility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reliable project management software like <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plaky<\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAKE.com<\/a> can help you avoid issues and prevent project failure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"when-is-a-project-considered-a-failure\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">When is a project considered a failure?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A project is considered a failure in situations when:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It doesn&#8217;t meet the initially set goals and objectives,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It doesn\u2019t deliver what was agreed on time and\/or within budget,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It fails to deliver the expected quality, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It doesn\u2019t reach the projected ROI targets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Failure always leaves a bitter taste in the mouth, even though there are successful projects that experienced <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/missed-deadlines-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">missed deadlines<\/a> or budget overruns.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, you can\u2019t just sit back and hope for the best-case scenario. It\u2019s vital to think about the reasons that led to failure and how to avoid the same outcome again.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have a look at the 8 most common reasons for project failure and their solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"8-reasons-why-projects-fail-and-workable-solutions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">8 reasons why projects fail (and workable solutions)&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As a project manager, you\u2019ve probably gotten your fingers burnt once or twice. Luckily, with some strategic planning and simplified processes, you can prevent project failure with minimal effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"1-unclear-goals-and-objectives\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#1 Unclear goals and objectives<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Unclear goals and objectives are the first on the list with good reason. Without clearly defined goals and objectives, you set the groundwork for failure from day one because:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your team won\u2019t have the right direction,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You won\u2019t be able to allocate resources (time, budget, people) properly,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019ll hardly prevent scope creep,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You won\u2019t be able to determine <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/kpi-project-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KPIs<\/a> and measure how well the project is doing when compared against intended goals, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You won\u2019t be able to establish clear expectations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Clearly, every step of the way depends on how you set up goals and how you communicate them with your team and <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/stakeholder-in-project-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">stakeholders<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What\u2019s the solution?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The solution is easy \u2014 set clear goals and objectives from the start.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s more, it\u2019s best to include them in your <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/project-management-plan-templates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">project management plan<\/a>. Aside from goals and objectives, make sure this plan also covers elements like <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/project-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">project resources<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/deliverable-in-project-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">deliverables<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/project-timeline\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">project timeline<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, a great way to align your team is to invite them to help you with the goal-setting process. As long as your goals follow the <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/smart-goals-project-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">S.M.A.R.T criteria<\/a>, your team will know which way to go from day one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of our contributors, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/alanizucker\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alan Zucker<\/a> \u2014 an experienced PMP professional and project management consultant \u2014 explains the importance of using proven practices in project planning:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Alan-Zucker.jpeg\" alt=\"Alan Zucker\" class=\"wp-image-15733\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Alan-Zucker.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Alan-Zucker-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Alan-Zucker-12x12.jpeg 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cDelivering a successful project is not magic. It requires returning to basics and following foundational practices that lead to predictable outcomes. Before a project starts, the first step is to understand the \u2018why\u2019 and the \u2018what\u2018 clearly. Why are we doing this project? What outcome are we trying to achieve? How will success be measured? Until stakeholders agree on these questions, no work should begin \u2014 no code written and no shovel in the ground.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"553\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/List-your-SMART-goals-easily-in-Plaky.png\" alt=\"SMART goals in Plaky\" class=\"wp-image-15743\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/List-your-SMART-goals-easily-in-Plaky.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/List-your-SMART-goals-easily-in-Plaky-651x300.png 651w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/List-your-SMART-goals-easily-in-Plaky-1110x512.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/List-your-SMART-goals-easily-in-Plaky-768x354.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/List-your-SMART-goals-easily-in-Plaky-18x8.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">List your S.M.A.R.T goals easily in Plaky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.plaky.com\/signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plan projects in Plaky by CAKE.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"2-poor-resource-planning\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#2 Poor resource planning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Resources like people, time, budget, space, and equipment are the driving force behind your projects. If you miss to <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/resource-allocation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">allocate resources properly<\/a> (and balance them the right way), you\u2019re on a good path to face problems like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Over- and under-worked team members,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Skill mismatch,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Missed deadlines,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Budget overruns,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Misallocated tech equipment,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Late reports and documentation, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, there are many situations such as budget cuts, technical failures, or sick leaves that you simply can\u2019t predict. Whether you like it or not, such issues can turn your plan upside down.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What\u2019s the solution?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plan your resources in advance, and keep track of them in one unified space. The best way to do this is by using <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/project-management-software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">project management software<\/a>, which is ideal if you want to:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>See a real-time project progress,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get an insight into how much time and money have been spent,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assign and reassign team members to tasks, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep close tabs on deadlines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Tracking your resources will give you real-time insight into how resources are spent and help you with decision-making and prioritization.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Plaky, you can have all your project information in one centralized hub and invite your team members to the project board to enhance cooperation and communication. Everyone involved can track progress, stay accountable, and have important project info at their fingertips.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"606\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Plan-your-resources-effectively-in-Plaky.png\" alt=\"Resource planning in Plaky\" class=\"wp-image-15745\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Plan-your-resources-effectively-in-Plaky.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Plan-your-resources-effectively-in-Plaky-594x300.png 594w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Plan-your-resources-effectively-in-Plaky-1110x561.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Plan-your-resources-effectively-in-Plaky-768x388.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Plan-your-resources-effectively-in-Plaky-18x9.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Plan your project resources effectively in Plaky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 id=\"3-poor-communication\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#3 Poor communication<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Poor communication is often blamed for missed deadlines, decreased productivity, stressed teams, and much more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/communication\/communication-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Workplace Communication Statistics in 2025<\/a>, 86% of survey respondents agreed that ineffective communication is the main reason for workplace failures.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, bad communication can stem from various sources. For example, your team doesn\u2019t know who they should contact when problems arise, or when and how they should share updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also possible that team members use different channels to communicate progress so important information gets siloed in emails, chats, or internal folders.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Communication breakdown often leaves project managers without clear understanding of project progress. And, without up-to-date information, it\u2019s quite easy to fall into a \u201cYes trap\u201d. Under the false impression that there\u2019s more than enough time or money, you agree to every request your stakeholders make \u2014 until it becomes too late.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What\u2019s the solution?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Set up the rules for <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/communication-in-project-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">project communication<\/a> at the very start of the project. This also means drawing up a communication plan so that everyone involved, including stakeholders, knows who their points of contact are, and which tools to use for what.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you use email, video calls, shared files, or a <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">team chat app<\/a>, it\u2019s essential that everyone gets the necessary information in time so that they can have their work done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the best way to keep project communication centralized is, again, a reliable project management tool.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, with Plaky by CAKE.com you can leave <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/features\/comments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">comments<\/a> and files for every single project task you\u2019re working on. This means that all updates, discussions, and activities are safely kept within a task card, so that everyone involved can have access to the latest info.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s more, with Plaky, you can include stakeholders as <strong>viewers<\/strong>. This way you allow them to see project progress, teams, files, documents, and comments. By keeping stakeholders in the know, your chances to say \u201cNo\u201d to certain requests will be much higher.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"606\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Leave-comments-in-the-designated-section-in-Plakys-task-card-in-Plaky.png\" alt=\"Comments and @mentions in Plaky's Item card\" class=\"wp-image-15742\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Leave-comments-in-the-designated-section-in-Plakys-task-card-in-Plaky.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Leave-comments-in-the-designated-section-in-Plakys-task-card-in-Plaky-594x300.png 594w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Leave-comments-in-the-designated-section-in-Plakys-task-card-in-Plaky-1110x561.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Leave-comments-in-the-designated-section-in-Plakys-task-card-in-Plaky-768x388.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Leave-comments-in-the-designated-section-in-Plakys-task-card-in-Plaky-18x9.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Leave comments in the designated section in Plaky\u2019s Item card and @mention team members<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 id=\"4-scope-creep\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#4 Scope creep<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Every project you work on has <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/project-constraints\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3 main constraints<\/a> \u2014 scope, time, and budget. This trio makes the iron triangle \u2014 when the scope changes, it affects the other 2 as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, spotting <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/scope-creep-in-project-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">scope creep<\/a> is easier said than done.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While small changes here and there are creeping up on you, you don\u2019t even notice how you slowly move away from the original project plan. Before you know it, you go over budget, miss deadlines, and your team gets overworked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What\u2019s the solution?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Better safe than sorry is a saying that applies well here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best course of action to prevent scope creep is to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Carefully define the <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/scope-in-project-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">project scope<\/a> at the very beginning, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Document the project scope, and send it to all stakeholders for review and approval.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This way, everyone will be on the same page with what\u2019s included in the project, and, most importantly, what\u2019s not included. Also, you\u2019ll make others think twice about asking for changes, and it will be easier for project managers to fill the translation gap when they need to explain to stakeholders why a project failed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"container plaky-gradient-default pt-5 ps-lg-5 z-0 mb-5 pb-lg-4 pr-0\" >\n    <div class=\"d-flex flex-column flex-lg-row align-items-center justify-content-center justify-content-lg-between gap-1 gap-lg-5\">\n        <div class=\"banner-text text-center text-lg-start text-white\">\n            <span class=\"translation-block lh-1 fs-16 text-white\">\n                Plan your projects in detail with Plaky            <\/span>\n            <p class=\"translation-block mw-300 fs-12 mb-2\">Define project scope, plan budget, set deadlines, and easily manage all 3 constraints with Plaky by CAKE.com.<\/p>\n            <div class=\"cta-btns pt-4 d-flex align-items-center justify-content-center justify-content-lg-start gap-4 mb-4 mb-lg-0\">\n                <a aria-label=\"Sign up\" href=\"https:\/\/app.plaky.com\/signup\" class=\"btn rounded py-1 px-2 fs-12 btn-light\">\n                    Sign up                <\/a>\n                                <a aria-label=\"Download\" class=\"text-white px-2 fs-12\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/apps\">\n                    Download                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/default@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Plaky logo\" media=\"(min-width: 998px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"max-w-350 img-fluid px-lg-0\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/default.png\" alt=\"Plaky screenshot\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n    \n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"5-unrealistic-expectations\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#5 Unrealistic expectations&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The job of project managers is to make sure their teams stick to the plan, right?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, stakeholders and clients often expect projects to be done quickly and cheaply and yet to be of a high quality. Even worse, the company management may attract a client by promising an impossible-to-meet deadline or lower project cost but with a reduced team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And, while you\u2019re trying to make everyone happy, it\u2019s easy to fall into the trap of a planning fallacy. You tend to underestimate your team capacity, demand impossible timelines, or shift goals hoping for the best case scenario. But, what you usually end up with is a project that falls short of the mark.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We also reached out to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/aimeesimpson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Aimee Simpson<\/a>, a director of Product Marketing, to ask her what usually happens when you\u2019re forcing fast, cheap, and good. Here\u2019s what she told us:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Aimee-Simpson.jpeg\" alt=\"Aimee Simpson\" class=\"wp-image-15737\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Aimee-Simpson.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Aimee-Simpson-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Aimee-Simpson-12x12.jpeg 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cWhen you push for all three at once, you tear a project in 3 completely different directions. Of course, there are situations where this can work out. But realistically, you\u2019re going to be left with a sub-par final product. Would fast or cheap work be worth it if you\u2019re left with a final project that needs redoing? Suddenly additional rounds of edits or project phases don\u2019t seem so fast or cheap.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What\u2019s the solution?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Set clear expectations from the start and communicate them with your team and stakeholders.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Voice your concerns, and explain what demands are (im)possible to meet and why. Make sure you hold your ground and defend the project plan.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, you can use data from similar past projects to prove your point. If needed, break down larger tasks into smaller, and map out what\u2019s expected on each step to support your decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Plaky, you can easily create subtasks and even divide tasks into task groups that would represent a particular project stage. This way you can idiot-proof your project lifecycle so that everyone involved understands what needs to be done, how much it would cost, and who is accountable for each task.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/An-example-of-a-single-project-in-Plaky-with-assignees-dates-budget-and-status.png\" alt=\"An example of a single project in Plaky\" class=\"wp-image-15738\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/An-example-of-a-single-project-in-Plaky-with-assignees-dates-budget-and-status.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/An-example-of-a-single-project-in-Plaky-with-assignees-dates-budget-and-status-592x300.png 592w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/An-example-of-a-single-project-in-Plaky-with-assignees-dates-budget-and-status-1110x562.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/An-example-of-a-single-project-in-Plaky-with-assignees-dates-budget-and-status-768x389.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/An-example-of-a-single-project-in-Plaky-with-assignees-dates-budget-and-status-18x9.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">An example of a single project in Plaky with assignees, dates, budget, and status<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.plaky.com\/signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Try out Plaky for free<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"6-lack-of-project-monitoring\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#6 Lack of project monitoring&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When done properly, <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/phases-project-management\/#phase-4-project-monitoring-and-control\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">project monitoring<\/a> allows project managers to constantly assess the project\u2019s health so that they could track key metrics, catch issues early, and reach project goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, whether it\u2019s the lack of skill, organizational policy, or technical gaps, project managers tend to avoid monitoring, which usually results in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Delays,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Budgets overruns,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Poor quality,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wasted resources,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Loss of focus,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unidentified risks, and much more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>With one, two, or all of these issues involved, it\u2019s always problematic to get control back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What\u2019s the solution?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a project manager, you need to develop a system for project monitoring and, most importantly, adapt it to the project you\u2019re running.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No project is the same, so make sure you establish appropriate KPIs at the very start that will later help you monitor:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Timeline,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Budget,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Workload,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Performance,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quality, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Risks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Effective monitoring helps you detect problems early, make alignments, and reach informed decisions. It\u2019s good practice to communicate with stakeholders during this process and keep them in the loop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s more, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/lessons-learned-in-project-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">capture lessons learned<\/a> throughout the monitoring phase to ensure continuous improvement. This way, you get immediate insights into recurring mistakes, identify root causes of emerging issues, and course-correct your team dynamics to prevent the groundhog day effect.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"601\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Capture-your-elssons-learned-on-time-and-save-them-in-Plaky.png\" alt=\"Lessons learned log in Plaky\" class=\"wp-image-15739\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Capture-your-elssons-learned-on-time-and-save-them-in-Plaky.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Capture-your-elssons-learned-on-time-and-save-them-in-Plaky-599x300.png 599w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Capture-your-elssons-learned-on-time-and-save-them-in-Plaky-1110x556.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Capture-your-elssons-learned-on-time-and-save-them-in-Plaky-768x385.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Capture-your-elssons-learned-on-time-and-save-them-in-Plaky-18x9.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Capture your lessons learned on time, and save them in Plaky&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 id=\"7-lack-of-clarity\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#7 Lack of clarity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you even start with project planning, you really need to provide a clear understanding of what\u2019s expected, right?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, many projects fail due to the lack of clarity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This usually happens when the FFE (Fuzzy Front End) process doesn\u2019t provide concrete results, and therefore project managers end up creating a project plan based on vague requirements.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The lack of clarity typically results in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Unclear goals,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Different interpretations of available data,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unclear customer needs,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/ad-hoc-projects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ad-hoc projects<\/a>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Uncoordinated deadlines, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In a nutshell \u2014 your project failed before it actually started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What\u2019s the solution?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should know that clarity directly depends on the effective management of the FFE process. The aim is to provide clear guidance and minimize ambiguity and uncertainty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s essential to use the FFE process to convert vague ideas into clear points. This will allow you to create a solid project plan that will actually work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And, once you&#8217;re ready to draw up your project plan, the ideal way to do it is to use Plaky by CAKE.com.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plaky allows you to easily set up a project board where you can list tasks and use <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/features\/fields\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">custom fields<\/a> to add necessary details like date, person, status, text, etc. This way you can categorize project information the way you want to ensure efficient tracking and management of data.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Add-custom-filelds-to-enhance-board-organization.png\" alt=\"Custom fields in Plaky\" class=\"wp-image-15736\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Add-custom-filelds-to-enhance-board-organization.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Add-custom-filelds-to-enhance-board-organization-625x300.png 625w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Add-custom-filelds-to-enhance-board-organization-1110x533.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Add-custom-filelds-to-enhance-board-organization-768x369.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Add-custom-filelds-to-enhance-board-organization-18x9.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Use custom fields to your project board to add necessary information and enhance clarity<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 id=\"8-lack-of-visibility\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#8 Lack of visibility&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As your project moves forward, documentation, files, and updates just pile up. Important data is easily overlooked, files are misplaced, and you have no clue what the latest version of that newsletter is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The lack of project visibility usually leads to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Extended deadlines,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Budget overrun,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rework,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Resource conflicts,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unnoticed bottlenecks,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compromised quality, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>With no transparency and real-time updates, it\u2019s easy to miss the warning signs that would reveal incidents and crises fatal to your project.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from that, no visibility means that you can hardly see what\u2019s below the surface, like typical patterns and trends that slow your project down (e.g. regularly extended deadlines for a specific tasks, or feedback sent behind schedule).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What\u2019s the solution?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ensure that everyone gets real-time information about the latest changes and updates. What\u2019s more, people involved in the project must have access to current project status, deadlines, overlapping tasks, and task owners.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With all relevant project information available, your team is always on the same page and able to understand project reality.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a cloud-based platform, Plaky allows you to track project progress anytime and anywhere. With <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/features\/notifications\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">real-time notifications<\/a>, your team can immediately receive updates about changes made to tasks and boards, so they never miss a thing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s best, Plaky offers 4 different board views (Table, <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/kanban-tool\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kanban<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/features\/gantt-chart\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gantt chart<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/features\/chart-view\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chart<\/a>) that give you the chance to see your project from different perspectives, spot issues, and make timely and effective decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"719\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Gantt-Plaky.png\" alt=\"Gantt chart in Plaky\" class=\"wp-image-15741\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Gantt-Plaky.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Gantt-Plaky-501x300.png 501w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Gantt-Plaky-1110x665.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Gantt-Plaky-768x460.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Gantt-Plaky-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Spot overlapping tasks, and drag and drop them to make necessary plan adjustments in Plaky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"safeguard-your-projects-against-failure-with-plaky-by-cake-com\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Safeguard your projects against failure with Plaky by CAKE.com<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A project failure is a bitter pill to swallow for any project manager. However, no project is fail-proof.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The only chance to keep your project under control is to use a tool like Plaky as it helps you with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/what-is-task-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Task management<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>\u2014 Track task status, get chronological record of task activities through <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/features\/activity-log\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plaky\u2019s activity log<\/a>, easily assign the right people to the right tasks, and apply labels for easier <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/features\/sort-filter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sorting and filtering<\/a> of current tasks.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Team collaboration and communication<\/strong> \u2014 Make comments and replies, give feedback, and <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/features\/files\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">share files<\/a> within a dedicated task card so that nothing gets lost.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Progress tracking<\/strong> \u2014 Use 4 different views to see your project from different angles depending on what you want to keep an eye on. Highlight tasks with approaching deadlines with <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/features\/conditional-coloring\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plaky\u2019s conditional coloring<\/a> feature.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Administration<\/strong> \u2014 Create spaces for different teams, build and customize project boards, and easily manage <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/features\/user-roles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">user roles and permissions<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"460\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Conditional-coloring-enhances-data-clarity-in-your-Plaky-board.png\" alt=\"Conditional coloring in Plaky\" class=\"wp-image-15740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Conditional-coloring-enhances-data-clarity-in-your-Plaky-board.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Conditional-coloring-enhances-data-clarity-in-your-Plaky-board-730x280.png 730w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Conditional-coloring-enhances-data-clarity-in-your-Plaky-board-1110x426.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Conditional-coloring-enhances-data-clarity-in-your-Plaky-board-768x294.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Conditional-coloring-enhances-data-clarity-in-your-Plaky-board-18x7.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">With Plaky, you\u2019ll never miss an important deadline again&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Plaky offers everything you need to manage and monitor your projects round the clock. But, that\u2019s not all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a Plaky user, you can have a built-in time tracker for all your tasks thanks to <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/help\/integrations\/track-time-in-plaky\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plaky + Clockify integration<\/a>. This will help you measure the time spent on tasks and eventually spot behaviour patterns that might cause problems.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another plus?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Add <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/integrations\/plaky\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plaky\u2019s integration with Pumble<\/a> to wrap up the whole story and boost communication. This integration enables getting chat notifications whenever there are changes on Plaky\u2019s tasks or when Clockify time-off requests and timesheets get approved. Neat, right?<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1199\" height=\"488\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Track-the-time-spent-on-tasks-right-in-Plaky-and-see-timesheets-in-Clockify.png\" alt=\"Tracking time in Plaky\" class=\"wp-image-15746\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Track-the-time-spent-on-tasks-right-in-Plaky-and-see-timesheets-in-Clockify.png 1199w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Track-the-time-spent-on-tasks-right-in-Plaky-and-see-timesheets-in-Clockify-730x297.png 730w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Track-the-time-spent-on-tasks-right-in-Plaky-and-see-timesheets-in-Clockify-1110x452.png 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Track-the-time-spent-on-tasks-right-in-Plaky-and-see-timesheets-in-Clockify-768x313.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Track-the-time-spent-on-tasks-right-in-Plaky-and-see-timesheets-in-Clockify-18x7.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1199px) 100vw, 1199px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Track the time spent on tasks right in Plaky, and see timesheets in Clockify<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>And, now you probably think that you\u2019ll have to break the bank to get Plaky and these powerful integrations, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The truth is \u2014 you can have all of it completely free of charge!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plaky offers all basic project management features for free, and to integrate it with Clockify and\/or Pumble, you only need to open accounts on these 2 platforms \u2014 which are also free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s good to know that with Plaky there\u2019s no limit on what you need most \u2014 users, spaces, boards, and tasks. And, if you need advanced features like Gantt chart, bulk actions, or viewer roles, you can opt for one of <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plaky\u2019s affordable paid plans<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Stop project failure in its tracks! 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