What defines a successful project?

While project success can be defined and measured in various ways, the primary criteria for success are typically tied to the project's objectives and meeting the needs and expectations of the project stakeholders. This means that the project delivers the intended outcomes, meets the predefined goals, and satisfies the requirements and desires of the stakeholders involved.
While realizing project benefits is also an essential aspect of project success, it is possible for a project to achieve its objectives and meet stakeholder needs without immediate benefits being realized. Benefits realization may occur after the project is completed and its deliverables are implemented or utilized.