… Disadvantages of the project/product organization:

  • In multi-project organizations, there may be duplication of effort, facilities, and personnel across projects. Therefore, it can be more expensive to run.

  • Personnel without another project to go to tend to linger on a project longer than they are needed; personnel with another project to go to tend to leave before you want them to.

  • Without a functional department to call “home”, professional growth and therefore the development of capabilities for the organization’s future may be neglected.

  • Specialists may experience a lack of career opportunities or chances for technical exchanges. Projects may lose the opportunity for technical exchanges among projects.