Anchored in Error: How Anchor Bias Derails IT Projects and What You Can Do About It
Are you really in control of your project decisions?
Are you really in control of your project decisions?
As IT project managers, we’ve all been there: in a meeting where someone utters the dreaded phrase, “I knew it.” It can be a frustrating and disheartening experience, especially when you’re trying to raise an issue for the first time. I have had my share of those moments on several occasions and can attest to the overwhelming emotions that come with it.
As a project manager, the project timeline is one of the most critical artifacts at your disposal. It acts as a roadmap, guiding you from the starting point up to the finish line. Without it, it’s impossible to gauge your progress toward your goal. However, despite the countless hours spent on estimating and preparing a project timeline, there’s a high likelihood that your project will still end up delayed. It begs the question, why are we seemingly incapable of creating a realistic project timeline?
Are you stressed and losing sleep about keeping your projects organized and on track? As a project manager, using MS Teams to manage your projects can significantly improve efficiency and collaboration within your team. It will revolutionize the way you run your projects.
Thinking fast and slow is a critical concept in project management that can hold the key to project success. It’s a well-known fact that IT projects have a notorious reputation for failures. Just look at the following examples.