b. Discuss an idea you developed, only to have it fail during the implementation. Why did the implementation fail?

Reflecting on past experiences I have to say the reason for my failed implementations resulted mainly from changing external forces. I can remember one project where funding was changed midstream due to fiscal year changes, leaving an inadequate amount of resources available to proceed with the planned implementation; the scaled down version ended up being a waste of time.

Other reflections bring about memories of lack of complete follow through on my part. I remember one project where the complexity was absolutely daunting... I became over whelmed with the whole project. I failed to break the project up into managable pieces and I failed to give up more control. I understand these issues with myself and tend to work more within a team setting; leading and building on the strengths of the group.