What Are Critical Success Factors in Project Management?
What Are Critical Success Factors in Project Management?
Critical success factors (CSFs), also known as Key Results Areas (KRAs), refer to the activities that must be completed to a high-quality standard in order to achieve your project's goals. CSFs are a way to prioritize certain tasks as the project plan is being executed. Having clear CSFs helps the project team clarify what needs to be worked on first or needs special attention, allowing people to work together to achieve the project's main objectives.
Further reading:
- Tips and Tricks for Smart Project Planning
- 7 Teamwork Terrors and How to Conquer Them
- The Secret Ingredients of a Successful Distributed Team
Artem Gurnov
Artem is a Director of Account Development at Wrike. He previously held the role of Project Manager, overseeing a team of customer success managers (CSMs). Over the years of building teams and scaling business processes, he has successfully deployed multiple projects, from automating client outreach to setting up work prioritization tools for sales reps and CSMs.