IDG Contributor Network: 5 key steps to get a derailed project back on track

"Just because something doesn't do what you planned it to do doesn't mean it's useless." – Thomas Edison
I have been lucky for the number of occasions where I was asked to put a derailed project back on track. The recovery of a troubled project is a great learning opportunity for any organization. When it goes wrong, it can go wrong really fast and oftentimes with severe impact. On the other hand, what's learned can be of value for a lifetime, not only when one is receptive to i