Project management 101: Plan well, communicate a lot, and don't forget acceptance criteria!

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to describe basic and simple practices for technology project management. These practices are the ingredients for all successful software development and digitization projects.Design/methodology/approach – Using project management best practices and personal experience, the paper describes three factors on which a successful technology project must be based.Findings – Whether they are full‐time professionals or part‐time novices, managers for successful technology projects ensure that their project is well planned, and that all stakeholders communicate clearly and frequently.Originality/value – Librarians often lack formal training in project management and learn project management skills on demand. The paper gives essential tips for project success.