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Heavy, tethered abstract forms dragging behind flowing progress shapes, symbolizing the emotional trap of sunk costs preventing rational decision-making.
Posted on August 18, 2020April 29, 2025

Why Kill Your Project

As an IT project manager, you know the challenges of bringing a project to fruition. From budget constraints to unforeseen setbacks, it can be a constant battle to keep a project on track. But what happens when a project has exceeded its budget, fallen behind schedule, and seems to be causing more harm than good? Is it time to kill your project?

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