Fundamentals for success in an easy-to-follow guide Too many projects fail because of fundamental problems at the outset. Often, internal and vendor plans are sparse and difficult to deliver successfully, and many organizations simply adjust their "plans" regularly as the project slips. In the end, no one knows how much the delay has cost the organization. It is unlikely a project can succeed without a plan-without the awareness of the cost of missing delivery dates and an impetus to apply proper project management principles. But by following the guidelines in Software Project Management,...