Tag: Strategic Spending
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 Cost Management Is Just About Staying Under Budget
The Budget Trap “Stay under budget!” It’s the mantra drilled into every project manager’s head. But here’s the dirty secret: obsessing over the bottom line can cost you more than you save. I’ve lived this lesson—today, we’re busting the myth that cost management is just about not overspending. It’s about so much more. Where Did…
