PART 8: CLOSING C lo si ng To pi c 99. How should I realistically assess the success and value of my project management processes? Measuring project success can be a surprisingly difficult and confusing topic. Because by definition projects are all different, direct compari- sons are perilous. Also, it's never easy to reach agreement on exactly what project ``success'' is. The most common interpretations of project success relate to the ultimate value of the deliverable. What your proj- ect results are worth depends on quite a few factors, most of which are completely out of your control and have little to do with project management. That said, there are useful ways to evaluate your project processes, and delivering value is both more likely and a lot more effi- cient when you manage your projects well.