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5 common mistakes in IT projects

The customer is always right. It’s true, but when you finally became a client, it turns out it’s not that easy. Being a decision-maker in a software development project involves enormous responsibility. Learn about 5 common mistakes you can avoid in app development projects.

TL;DR:

The most common mistakes in IT Project Management:

Vague project scope No Product Owner Poor communication with the dev team Ignoring the process No performance indicators

When you’re a customer

When developing your mobile or web application, you need to focus on the project goals, requirements, features and deadlines. You are as responsible for the success as your dev team is. Being aware of these 5 mistakes may help you gain success.

1. VAGUE PROJECT SCOPE

The project scope consists of specific goals, deliverables, tasks, costs and deadlines. It should be quite specific so as to avoid communication errors (even if it’s just the MVP for a startup). When everyone involved in the project understands its specification, work is going more effectively and quickly. Because instead of continually asking questions, everyone can focus on their tasks.

In addition: the better the scope, the easier it is to make changes! It’s natural that features of every project can change during the process. That’s why I like to work in agile lifecycle management, which is always ready for changes (you can read more about agile SCRUM methodology here).

2. NO PRODUCT OWNER

It doesn’t matter whether it’s yourself, someone in your company or even in your software agency. There are several characteristics of a good Product Owner:

It has to be someone who is tech-savvy and understands IT language Understands end-customer needs He’s there for the team during planning and reviewing Is able to quickly approve/reject implemented functionalities Not someone you saved money on

A lack of Product Owner in the project is a recipe for disaster.

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