When a tech project isn't faring well, the issue of when to pull the plug--and if to pull the plug--gets raised by someone. And then it usually lingers in the back of everyone's mind as you chug ahead trying to get costs, goals and project results back on track. Before you jump to make any decision, experts advise taking a big step back to assess what's happening, to determine what the project manager is focused on and to get a high-level view of the project status. From this vantage point there are 10 steps you should take to make an informed decision on whether to persevere or cut your losses.

For more on project management decisions:
- get insight from this Computerworld article

PLUS: Lessons learned from a failed project Article