old but still valid: [why IT projects fail][1]

• Poor planning
• Unclear goals and objectives
• Objectives changing during the project
• Unrealistic time or resource estimates
• Lack of executive support and user involvement
• Failure to communicate and act as a team
• Inappropriate skills [1]: http://www.projectperfect.com.au/info_it_projects_fail.php

old but still valid: why IT projects fail

• Poor planning
• Unclear goals and objectives
• Objectives changing during the project
• Unrealistic time or resource estimates
• Lack of executive support and user involvement
• Failure to communicate and act as a team
• Inappropriate skills