Project management

Summary: Some simplifications work brilliantly. Others cause widespread misery. There are many ways you can go wrong with simplification. Here’s how to avoid the pitfalls. A map is a great example of simplification because it removes information while sharpening usefulness. It reduces an almost infinite amount of data into what the user needs to accomplish…

Summary: Three steps to make better estimates: (1) break down complicated tasks into components; (2) compare tasks with prior experience; (3) make three estimates — pessimistic, realistic, and optimistic. We’re all bad at estimating the time, cost, and risks associated with a task, and we usually overestimate the benefits. The problem increases with the complexity…