Success Factors of Software Projects

Please rank the following 45 success factors from most to least important to you, in software projects.

1= Most Important

45= Least Important

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Rank these 45 factors according to their importance in software projects ✪

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1. Future expansions
2. Capturing Dependency Relationships among activities
3. Project Strategy/Project Summary
4. Project Environment
5. Market Strategy
6. Deployment Strategy
7. Project Mission( Clear and Realistic Goals/Requirements)
8. Managing Stakeholder Expectations
9. Identifying Constraints
10. Capable Team Members
11. Project Manager’s Competence
12. Communication and Coordination
13. User/Client Involvement
14. Client Consultation
15. Top Management Support
16. Training
17. Project Authority
18. Responsibilities and commitments
19. Building Trust
20. Project Finances
21. Project Schedule
22. Resource Estimation
23. Initial Cost Estimates
24. Technology
25. Troubleshooting/Testing
26. Capturing Corporate Knowledge
27. Company’s Strategic Intent
28. Organizational Capabilities
29. Business plan/Vision
30. Alternative Solutions
31. Managing Uncertainties
32. Proper Equipment/Tool
33. Operational Concepts
34. Allocate Sufficient Resources
35. Contractual Terms and Conditions
36. Managing Politics
37. Monitoring and Feedback
38. Project Plan Review
39. Effective Change Management
40. Control and Information Mechanisms
41. Track Progress
42. Setting Milestones
43. Key Deliverables
44. Deliverables Dates
45. Client Acceptance