Typical warning signals

If one or more of these points occur, there is a need for action:

• Delays in the schedule
  Sprints are delayed, go-live dates are postponed, project milestones are pushed back.
• Unclear objectives
  Stakeholders do not have a common understanding of "when the project will be finished" or "what should actually be achieved".
• Technical blockades
  Interfaces do not work, legacy systems slow things down, standard solutions cannot be integrated.
• Resistance in the team
  Departments feel ignored, key users drop out, frustration spreads.

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Why projects fail - and how to recognize it

Failed digital projects rarely have a single cause. More often it is a mixture of:

• Too much focus on technology with too little change support
• Lack of overall responsibility (everyone does "their part")
• Unrealistic expectations regarding budget, duration or resources
• Lack of project monitoring (traffic lights remain green for too long)

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The way out of the crisis: Our approach at DI Experts

When projects become unstable, you don't need a new theory - you need a clear view, structure and a determined team. This is exactly what DI Experts brings to the table:

• Project analysis & realignment
  We analyze the scope, structure and stakeholders - and formulate a realistic realignment.
• Prioritization & re-focus
  What is business-critical, what is not? We help you make bold decisions - and put everything else on the back burner.
• Technology + people + method
  We combine IT expertise with project methodology (classic & agile) and provide communicative support for the relaunch.
• Taking on interim roles
  If desired, we can take on operational responsibility - as sub-project management, PMO or task force.

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Conclusion

Stalled IT or digitalization projects are not unique - but they can be rescued. If you take an honest look at the problems, focus wisely and bring in the right partners, you can regain lost trust and make real progress.

DI Experts helps companies to make critical digital projects agile again - with clarity, implementation strength and the experience of dozens of re-launches.

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