August 25, 2026
When is it Good Enough?
Have you ever watched a project move quickly through the first major part of the work, only to slow down dramatically near the end. It feels as though the last 20% of the work is taking…
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Category: Project Management
August 15, 2026
The Dynamic Constraint Model
Project managers are introduced early in their careers to the Triple Constraint Model: Time, Cost, and Scope. Some variations substitute Quality for Scope, but the underlying principle remains the same. Every project requires trade-offs, and changing…
July 13, 2026
When a Project Loses Its Story
Few situations are more frustrating in project management circles than watching a project lose credibility after weeks or months of productive work. The team has been meeting regularly, milestones and deliverables have been reached, and tangible…
June 29, 2026
Why Projects Really Fail
Projects rarely fail all at once. Most of the time, they fail quietly and gradually until they reach a breaking point. A meeting ends without a clear decision. A requirement is assumed rather than confirmed. A…
June 19, 2026
Planning Beyond the Gantt Chart
I should preface by saying I have nothing against Gantt charts. In fact, I think they’re a useful tool, and I’d love to see them more. But I also think Kanban boards, DevOps backlogs, Microsoft Project,…