Complex projects and initiatives are exposed to the twin dangers of hidden complexity and misplaced certainty. Think of it as 'Project Double Jeopardy' because if one does not get you, the other just might.
Projects can easily lose sight of the business need they were meant to address. This ‘project myopia’ is increasingly prevalent in a time of fast-changing business needs and priorities.
There is a critical oversight in respect of the successful execution of strategic projects and priorities. That is a range of factors that could account for as much as 50% of project success, or failure.