What is considered a project success factor?

Meeting original goals is indeed a project success factor because it reflects the project's ability to fulfill its intended purpose and deliver the expected outcomes. Success factors are the specific conditions that must be met for a project to be considered successful. When a project achieves its original goals, it indicates effective planning, execution, and management, aligning the project's deliverables with stakeholder expectations and requirements.

In contrast, while using advanced technology might enhance the project’s efficiency or capabilities, it does not inherently guarantee success if the project does not meet its defined objectives. Finding more stakeholders may broaden input and support but does not directly impact the outcome related to the original goals. Similarly, having a large budget can provide resources, but it does not ensure that the project will meet its goals; a well-managed smaller budget can sometimes yield more successful outcomes. Thus, achieving the original goals is the fundamental measure of success in any project.