Failure and Blame: Learn to Avoid Project Failure

The video discusses the importance of learning from failed projects to avoid repeating past mistakes. It emphasizes that failure should not be equated with blame, as blaming is immature and unproductive. Instead, good project management, which involves experience, expertise, and commitment, can address the excuses often made for project failures. The speaker introduces a course titled 'How to Avoid Project Failure,' which includes 16 videos and covers 10 points of project failure, 61 reasons for failure, and over 100 sources of project risk. The course aims to help project managers take a strategic approach to prevent failures and manage risks effectively.

What is the speaker's view on the relationship between failure and blame?

• Blame is a mature response to failure.

• Failure and blame are the same.

• Blame is necessary to understand failure.

• Failure should be seen as a learning opportunity, not a reason for blame.

According to the speaker, what is essential for addressing excuses in project management?

• Having a certificate in project management

• Good project management practices

• Blaming the team

• Ignoring the excuses

What does the speaker emphasize as crucial in learning project management?

• Memorizing project management theories

• Relying on luck

• Avoiding complex projects

• Gaining experience and expertise

What is one of the main focuses of the course introduced by the speaker?

• How to blame others for project failures

• How to increase project budgets

• Avoiding stakeholder involvement

• Identifying points of project failure

What does the course offer to help manage project risks?

• A list of excuses for project failure

• A risk register to manage risks

• A certificate in risk management

• A guide to blame stakeholders