Business Originals

How to Break the Groundhog Day Loop of Failing IT Projects

Why do IT and ERP projects keep repeating the same failures - despite new tools, new partners, and new plans?
Key takeaways of this session:
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    How using nano-projects and daily iterations turns a massive implementation into a manageable learning process.
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    How to stop dissolving high-performance teams and start building a permanent organization that improves every day.
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    How the Microsoft Business Process Catalog keeps Dynamics 365 implementation on track.
duration 40 minutes
who is this webinar for CIOs, Digital Transformation Managers, Program Managers, and Dynamics 365 Specialists involved in complex ERP implementations or organizational change.
Summary
Many IT and ERP initiatives fail repeatedly due to poor adoption, weak decision structures, and project‑driven thinking that disconnects people from change. In this session, Miro explains how mindset, trust, and small iterations replace rigid project cycles. Learn how to move from failing projects to continuous, people‑driven transformation that actually sticks.
Speakers
 
Miroslav Panevski
Swixx BioPharma
 
Hans Mulder
Antwerp Management School
 
video Chapters
02:10  What digital transformation really means
07:45  Why projects keep feeling
12:30  High-performance teams and mindset
30:20  From projects to continuous improvement
In partnership with swixxbiopharma_logo

 

From Failing IT Projects to Continuous Enterprise Improvement

An overview of why traditional project approaches break down - and how organizations can structurally improve delivery through mindset, iteration, and shared ownership.


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Projects Repeat the Same Failures

Organizations rely on traditional projects with fixed start and end dates, static planning, and isolated teams. Each cycle rebuilds trust, teams, and knowledge from scratch. This leads to frustration, loss of momentum, and repeated ERP failures. Static documentation, siloed ownership, and handovers after go‑live prevent learning from carrying over to the next initiative.

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Standing Still Guarantees Another Failure

Companies are under pressure to change faster, while technology evolves quicker than people can adapt. Repeating long project cycles increases resistance and reduces trust in transformation efforts. Without immediate change in approach - toward iteration, adoption, and accountability - organizations remain stuck in the same loop of unsuccessful implementations.


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From Projects to Daily Improvement

The shift is away from large, isolated programs toward small, continuous iterations embedded in daily work. Progress is driven by learning, feedback, and mindset rather than rigid plans. Teams improve step by step, building capability and confidence while adapting direction as insights emerge. This directly addresses the adoption and trust gaps described earlier.

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Processes Stay Usable After Go-Live

The webinar explains how structured process models enable teams to continue improving after implementation, instead of restarting with new projects. Rather than months of re‑planning, teams refine processes incrementally as part of normal operations - removing dependency on repeated project cycles and heavy project management overhead.

“Projects are about the people. People are the most important ingredient for a succesful project.”

FAQ's

Why do IT and ERP projects keep failing?

The webinar explains that failures are mainly caused by lack of trust, weak decision structures, unclear accountability, and insufficient adoption. Technology is rarely the root cause; people, mindset, and organization maturity determine success.

What does “breaking the loop” of failing projects mean?

Breaking the loop means stopping the repetition of start‑stop project cycles and moving toward continuous improvement. Instead of rebuilding teams and trust every time, organizations retain learning and improve processes incrementally.

What role does mindset play in successful transformation?

Mindset is presented as more important than technical skill. Teams with adaptive, growth‑oriented mindsets can learn and improve, while resistant or siloed behavior is an early indicator of failure.

Is AI the solution to failing IT projects?

No. The webinar positions AI as a supporting tool, not the driver of transformation. AI helps reduce routine work and support decision‑making, but success still depends on people, clarity of purpose, and structured adoption.