Tag: Myth Busting
Debunking the Myth: A Detailed Budget Guarantees Cost Control
The Budget Blueprint Fallacy “A detailed budget guarantees cost control”—it’s a myth that lures project managers into a false sense of security. You spend hours crafting the perfect plan, every line item pristine, and assume the numbers will hold. I bought into this once during a retail store rollout: we had a spreadsheet masterpiece, but…
Debunking the Myth: Project Communications Management Only Matters During the Execution Phase
The Execution-Only Mirage Ever heard this one? “Communications management only matters when the project’s in full swing—during execution.” It’s a tempting thought—focus on talking when the action starts, right? Wrong. I’ve seen this myth trip up teams hard. Picture a flood relief effort: we jumped into execution without syncing stakeholders early. Result? Misaligned goals, duplicated…
Debunking the Myth: Project Scope Management Is Just Writing a Requirements List
The Checklist Fallacy “Write down what the client wants, and you’ve nailed the scope!” It’s a comforting oversimplification that’s been peddled in project management circles for ages. But treating Project Scope Management like a glorified shopping list is a surefire way to invite scope creep, misaligned expectations, and a project that feels more like a…
Debunking the Myth: Project Schedule Management Is About Locking in a Perfect Timeline
The Perfect Timeline Illusion “Plan the perfect schedule, stick to it, and victory is yours!” It’s a siren song that’s lured countless project managers onto the rocks of missed deadlines and frazzled teams. The idea that Project Schedule Management is about crafting an unchangeable timeline is a myth that’s as outdated as a flip phone.…
Debunking the Myth: Project Risk Management Is Just About Identifying Risks
The Passive Trap “List the risks and hope for the best!” Sound familiar? It’s a common trap in project management—and a risky one. Today, we’re busting the myth that risk management stops at identification. Spoiler: it’s about action, not just observation. Where Did This Myth Come From? It’s an oversimplification problem. Risk identification is step…
Debunking the Myth: Project Resource Management Is Just Assigning Tasks to People
The Task-Assignment Mirage “Got a project? Grab some people, give ‘em tasks, and you’re done!” It’s a seductive oversimplification that’s been floating around project management circles forever. But let’s get real: treating resource management like a glorified to-do list is a recipe for chaos, burnout, and mediocre results. I’ve fallen into this trap myself, and…
Debunking the Myth: Project Procurement Management Is a Simple, Linear Process
The Set-It-and-Forget-It Trap Picture this: you draft a procurement plan, sign a contract, and assume it’s smooth sailing from there. Sounds nice, right? Too bad it’s a fantasy. The myth that Project Procurement Management is a simple, linear process has lured many project managers into a false sense of security—only to watch their projects veer…
Debunking the Myth: Project Integration Management Is Just About Following a Plan
The Plan-Follower Fallacy “Stick to the plan, and you’ll succeed!” It’s a comforting lie that many project managers cling to. But here’s the harsh truth: treating integration management as a rigid script can doom your project to irrelevance. I’ve seen it happen—today, we’re busting the myth that Project Integration Management is just about following a…
Debunking the Myth: Project Cost Management Means Sticking to a Fixed Budget
The Budget Straitjacket Picture this: you’re handed a budget, told it’s sacred, and warned never to stray. Sounds like project management 101, right? Wrong. This “fixed budget” obsession is a myth that chokes creativity and kills opportunities. I’ve been burned by it—today, we’re smashing the idea that cost management is about never exceeding the original…
Debunking the Myth: Project Stakeholder Management Is Just About Keeping the Client Happy
The Client-Centric Trap “Keep the client happy, and you’re golden!” It’s a tempting mantra in project management, but it’s also a trap. Focusing solely on the client can alienate other critical stakeholders—your team, sponsors, regulators—and derail your project faster than you’d think. I’ve seen it happen—today, we’re busting the myth that stakeholder management is just…
