Introduction

Time is the ultimate dictator: “Time is also the one variable that has the least amount of flexibility. Time passes no matter what happens on a project.” (Schwalbe, chapter 6, page 202). As a result, any problem regarding the schedule of a project is likely to be the most difficult one to manage.

In this article I will enumerate some reasons that, in my opinion, make schedule problems a recurring cause of conflict in projects. Continue reading →