Using periodic audits to prevent catastrophic project failure
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1. The document discusses the importance of periodic audits in preventing catastrophic project failure, drawing an analogy to the sinking of the 17th century Swedish warship Vasa due to design flaws. 2. It outlines the structure and process for conducting thorough audits of IT projects, including knowledge transfer, infrastructure review, requirements assessment, and financial review. 3. The case study describes an audit conducted of Ethiopia's financial management IT system that identified needed changes and helped the project continue successfully.
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