Clarity of goals defines how well‐defined the project's goals are, and the impact this has on how the project is managed and decisions are made. The lack of clear goals usually results in assumptions made by various stakeholders, which might impact the implementation strategy and project performance (Remington, Zolin, and Turner, 2009; Turner and Cochrane, 1993).
According to the Project Management Institute (PMI, 2021), the main cause of failure in projects is the lack of requirements or unclear requirements. The same can be extended to unclear goals.
6.1.2 Implications, Impact, and Challenges of Project Complexity
The impact of unclear goals is usually more evident during the early stages of a project, initiating and planning. This can lead to the following:
Ineffective Project Charters: The project charter, which serves as the initial document for the project, may lack specificity and direction if the goals are not well‐defined. This can result in a weak start for the entire project
Inadequate Resource Planning: Without clear goals, accurately estimating the resources required for the project (people, finances, materials, etc.) becomes challenging. This can lead to either over‐ or under‐allocation of resources, which can increase project complexity
Poorly Defined Project Limits: Unclear ...
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