There is a tendency in the business world to treat each project’s outcome in a binary fashion—as either a success or a failure. This dichotomy rarely reflects the reality of project outcomes. It also makes it difficult to accurately evaluate the team’s performance post-project and make necessary adjustments. Even worse, some teams and organizations fail to do any post-project evaluation. By neglecting to do this after-the-fact analysis—or doing so through a rigid, binary lens—you risk missing out on valuable lessons.
Few Truly Binary Results