About optimism and realism in IT project management

18/02/2025 13 min
About optimism and realism in IT project management

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Episode Synopsis

Unrealistic project plans often arise not out of ignorance, but to avoid unpleasant discussions with stakeholders. This happens because it can be difficult to enforce realistic timelines and budgets, or because unrealistic goals are necessary for project approval. How should one deal with this? This is discussed in this podcast, along with some very practical tips for use.