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Sunday, April 01, 2007Valmiki Tiger Project Audit Indicates Decline
The Valmiki Tiger Project in Bahar has proven as a whole to be ineffective in conserving and protecting the tiger population, according to a report released this week by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India. Although initiated for the purpose of conservation, the report reflects a significant decline in the tiger population from 56 to 33 over a three-year period. Findings further outlined three specific reasons for the negative results, which included deficient planning, withholding of funding and non-adherence to project guidelines.
Sound familiar? The fact is that this is an all too familiar outcome for many in the business world ... and for the exact same reasons. Many in business simply don’t plan well, don’t finance the project adequately and don’t stick to project guidelines.
BUSINESS TAKEAWAY: Lack of planning dooms your project from the start! You’ve got to create a detailed plan that outlines the specifics and also includes plans for the unexpected circumstances that can occur. Flying by the seat of your pants won’t suffice here. Once you’ve established a project budget it’s important to stick to it, and don’t cut corners in essential areas. Think long and hard about deviating from your project guidelines – they were set for a reason. Sure, there are always going to be some instances in which we have to take a different route to reach a specific destination, but make certain that the destination you reach is success and not some side-of-the-road spot in the middle of an even more harsh jungle.