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Project Geometry 101
The triple constraint, one of the bedrock principles of project management, is often symbolized by an equilateral triangle. But pulled from the textbook and placed into living, messy projects, that triangle isn’t perfectly symmetrical for long. Change happens, and when it comes to your project plan, the quicker you adapt and accommodate it, the better.
You’ve spent weeks planning out your project. You’ve selected the appropriate resources for your schedule to meet your client’s budget. You understand your client’s needs and are confident they will be delivered to their satisfaction. You’ve communicated the plan to your team and the project is moving along smoothly. You’re thinking how much you enjoy being a project manager when things are under control. Hold that thought … the phone rings. It’s your client and he sounds anxious. He explains that the completion date of the project needs to be moved up significantly. He understands that the project is closer to completion than inception, but says there is no going back. The decision has been made. You hang up the phone. Your mind is racing. Your heart is beating fast.
Take a deep breath. Just remember that it’s all about geometry.
Anyone who has taken Geometry 101 knows that triangles come in many varieties. The most common one is called equilateral …
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