Why Projects Fail

Why do so many projects fail despite the tools, frameworks, and experience behind them? In this practical, experience-led guide, Kevin Williams draws on over 25 years in IT and project delivery to reveal the real reasons projects miss deadlines, exceed budgets, or fail to deliver meaningful value. Rather than focusing on theory, this book uncovers the hidden patterns behind failure-from poor alignment and unchallenged assumptions to communication breakdowns and psychological bias-and shows how projects rarely collapse suddenly, but instead drift off course over time. Through real-world examples and clear, actionable insight, you'll learn how to recognise early warning signs, ask better questions, challenge flawed thinking, and maintain alignment across stakeholders. Whether you're new to project management or an experienced professional, this book provides practical strategies you can apply immediately to avoid costly mistakes and deliver successful outcomes. Successful projects aren't the result of luck-they're the result of better decisions made earlier-and this book will show you how to make them.