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Persistent Challenges in Project Management: Why They Endure

In this thought-provoking episode of "The ITSM Practice," host Luigi Ferri explores the persistent challenges in project management, such as scope creep, stakeholder misalignment, unrealistic deadlines, and resource constraints. Luigi delves into how the ITIL 4 framework—emphasizing People, Products, Partners, and Processes—can revolutionize project approaches, moving from task management to delivering impactful outcomes. This episode is a must-listen for professionals striving to enhance project delivery in the competitive business landscape.

In this episode, we answer to:

Why do project management challenges like scope creep and resource constraints continue to persist across industries?

How can ITIL’s four dimensions reshape the way organizations approach project management?

What role does standardization play in modern project management and its impact on customer value and team satisfaction?

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

PMI Institute website, article "PMI Blog - Reimagining the role of the project manager", link https://pmi-gc.de/en/news-eng/1245-pmi-blog-reimagining-the-role-of-the-project-manager

IAPM website, article "Thoughts of a Project Managers about “Challenges in project management”", link https://www.iapm.net/en/blog/thoughts-of-a-pm-challenges-in-the-project-management/

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Credits:

Sound engineering by Alan Southgate - http://alsouthgate.co.uk/

Graphics by Yulia Kolodyazhnaya

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