Lack of skilled people.
Never 'talent starve' a PD effort.
What to do about it!
A thorough up-front assessment of the project plan, in detail, will show what types of skills and experience will be needed for the PD effort. Hiring based on nepotism or cronyism and not because of appropriate skills also shows a lack of maturity by the PD team.
Lack of appropriate services.
Never 'service starve' a PD effort.
What to do about it!
Again, a thorough up-front assessment of the project plan, in detail, will show what types of services will be needed for the PD effort. Whether it's human resources, market research, specialized regulatory testing, contract manufacturing or supply-chain management, you need to know up-front what types and levels of services will enhance the PD effort's chances of success.