“I’ve _never_ had a project delayed”, said no project manager

_ever_. Why? Because that, right there, is _mission impossible,_ and

every project manager knows it.



_Delays_ are your non–negotiables in project management. They will

test your _patience_. They’ll test your_ leadership skills_.

They’ll push you to do extra work after the project’s over. All,

so you can get to the bottom of the problem: WHAT CAUSED THE PROJECT

DELAY?



If you’ve ever asked this question, this article will help. It lists

eight of the most common causes of project delays and how they occur.

It also shares tips on how you can avoid them so you minimize their

occurrence on future projects.



1. POOR COMMUNICATION (INTERNAL & EXTERNAL)



POOR COMMUNICATION HAS THE POTENTIAL TO DRIVE ANY PROJECT TO ONE

DESTINATION, AND ONE DESTINATION ONLY: _FAILURE. _



If you fall short on your communication, you’ll not only cause

confusion and frustration for your internal teams and external

stakeholders, you’ll ...