Assuming lack of resources is a key root cause identified after robust analysis, don’t immediately ask for more resources. Instead: 1. If more resources are needed than planned, reevaluate the business case and TCO, and determine where it stacks up against competing priorities based on CBA & other criteria (e.g. regulatory, risk, etc.). 2. Hold a resource constraint workshop with key stakeholders and sponsors from competing projects. Level set on refreshed priorities, visualize constraints, identify countermeasures and align on decisions OR options to be decided on by Portfolio steering and move forward accordingly. Not all projects should be rescued. Know when to punt, pivot, or persevere and make the best imperfect decision.

To convince stakeholders to provide more resources for a struggling IT project, I'd focus on addressing their concerns and demonstrating the value of additional investment. Here's how I'd approach it: 1. Acknowledge the challenges 2. Highlight the value of the project 3. Provide data-driven insights 4. Outline a revised plan 5. Demonstrate urgency and risk mitigation By combining a clear explanation of current issues with a detailed plan for moving forward, stakeholders are more likely to see the value in providing additional resources.

As a Service Delivery Manager at CYBER1 Solutions, I understand that even the best-planned IT projects can face challenges. When things go off track, my focus shifts to rallying stakeholders for the necessary support. I provide a clear overview of the situation, make the business case for additional resources, and present a focused recovery plan. It’s about showing how the project aligns with long-term goals and ensuring the investment will deliver real value. With transparency and a solid plan, I turn setbacks into opportunities for success.

We can either reinforce it now with additional resources or risk a complete breakdown that will cost significantly more to rebuild. By investing a little more now, we ensure a sturdy, reliable structure that serves us for years, preventing larger, unforeseen expenses. By allocating additional resources, we can turn potential obstacles into opportunities for growth. This is not just about avoiding failure; it's about accelerating our timeline, enhancing quality, and delivering a product that exceeds expectations. Investing now will lead to a stronger market position, faster time to revenue, and a competitive edge.Let’s choose to invest in success.

More often than not, the failure is occurring due to misalignment with the business. More resources isn’t always the answer, the right approach matters more!

To convince stakeholders to provide more resources, present the data facts of current utilisation and current & expected bandwidth, emphasise the critical nature of the project and its alignment with the company’s strategic goals. Highlight the potential ROI, outlining the risks of failure versus the benefits of success. Present a clear plan for utilizing the additional resources to address specific challenges, showing how this will directly impact timelines, quality, and overall project outcomes, ensuring the project’s success and mitigating potential losses.

It requires a combination of data-driven insights, clear communication, and demonstrating the potential value of the investment. Few key points to consider- - Assess and Present the Current Situation - Demonstrate the ROI of Additional Resources - Address Stakeholder Concerns - Engage in Open Dialogue

I think it’s important to understand the change management process and to adequately prepare for risks in the project. Project timelines can vary based upon resources and upon scope changes that might need to be modified if something was overlooked . I think that it’s important that project managers are transparent about what is needed and that there’s due diligence ahead of the project to make sure there’s not a lot of scope creep that will negatively impact timelines and cost.