The same fundamental rules of delivery still apply and, unless the right preparation is done, and the business requirements are clearly defined, then the project can be doomed to fall short of expectation.

IT departments are usually brought into a project to specify, build, test and deliver. Involving them in the earliest stages of project definition and development can result in better use of resources and ensure that the project aligns more closely with business objectives.

Even before the planning stage of a project is underway, of successful IT projects.

Proper evaluation of ideas should define their real business value. Many IT projects under-deliver because they are not properly assessed, prioritised or evaluated before the work actually starts.