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Guest article by Katrin Saup, arsmedium – Implementing new business software such as BCS is much more than just a technical project. In this case study, Katrin Saup uses the introduction of BCS at arsmedium to show how process management, clear leadership, and the consistent involvement of employees determine success or failure. Without a test phase, but with a clear vision, arsmedium introduced BCS from Projektron in a big bang go-live with iterative organizational development. An honest report on change, responsibility, and the human side of digital transformation.

Who hasn't experienced it? You start a new project full of enthusiasm and confidence. The planning has already been successfully completed, the project launch went extremely well and everyone involved is full of enthusiasm and drive. But over time, the mood begins to change and with it the entire project. Work processes go awry as planned, communication becomes rougher and more confusing, collaboration starts to break down. The project threatens to fail. The reasons for the failure of a project can be very diverse, but there are recurring problems. Find out what the 9 most common reasons for project failure are and what you can do about them.

As standardized approaches, project management methods provide guidance for the planning, execution and controlling of projects. PRINCE2 is a process-oriented method that can be scaled and puts the benefits of a project at the center of project management. Our technical article offers an introduction to the basic idea, strengths and weaknesses of the PRINCE2 method.