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Table 3 Ranking of the most influential risk factors according to consultants

From: Causes and remedies for the dominant risk factors in Enterprise System implementation projects: the consultants’ perspective

Failure/risk factor

1. Unclear/changing goals/scope/requirements

2. Communication problems

3. Lack of client team dedication to/involvement in the project

4. Poor project management

5. Lack of change management procedures

6. Poor planning/estimation/scheduling

7. Improper/insufficient client team expertise

8. Consultants overscheduled

9. Lack of/insufficient resources/consultants

10. Lack of decision-making capabilities in the client team