Big projects rarely finish on time or on budget, but there are things you can watch out for to help keep your projects on time and within budget. The bigger the project, the harder it is. However, if you know the reasons why this happens, then you can start to take the necessary steps to avoid these pitfalls when planning your next project. While effective project managers know that no project is ever flawless, they also know how to adapt and respond to challenges in order to keep the project on track. It is important to be able to communicate the goal of the project, the unknowns that may arise, and the directions of your leaders. Keep in mind that the goal is not to learn how to give more accurate estimations, but to learn how to best approach big projects in order to make sure they are as effective and efficient as possible.
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Maria Matarelli is a columnist for Inc Magazine. Maria writes for the Agile Insights column. She is the Founder and President of Formula Ink and Co-founder of the Agile Marketing Academy. Maria has achieved more than 16 industry certifications and leads a team of experienced consultants and trainers to lead businesses to achieve breakthrough results. Published author of the book, Workaholic? A 12-step guide to having a life and getting things done. Maria invites people to push past limiting beliefs and discover how to live the life they’ve always dreamed of.