Project Management is a lot like Marketing: it's something everyone thinks they can do, usually with disastrous results. If many projects never reach completion, many more arrive months late, cost twice as much as originally budgeted and only provide half the functionality your business requires. A recent article in the Project Management Forum even goes so far to compare faulty Project Management to "herding cats."

Why is Project Management so tricky? The main reason is that many people who are doing it were never properly trained in needs assessment, quality assurance and most importantly, process management. At best, project managers often have only a cursory knowledge of these areas; and at worst, they dismiss them as buzzwords.

Tyrell Software knows all about the pitfalls of Project Management because we have seen them first-hand and know what a negative impact they can have on your bottom line. To assure that every project we undertake is a success, we work closely with our clients to define requirements, and provide not only a technical specification and production schedule, but also documentation and training throughout the process. Sure, it takes extra time and effort, and isn't as sexy as "thinking outside the box," but when the project is completed, you will know what you're getting and you will have a clear process in place to use the technology to manage and grow your business.