The paradox of project planning from an uncertainty perspective

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Developed by Freja Ejdrup Andersen, February 2022


What is the paradox of project planning?

Figure 1: Example of the paradox of project planning [Figure created by the author, inspired by Olsson, N. O. E. & Samset, K. (2006) [1]]

Strategies to cope with the paradox of project planning

Front-end loading

``` The learning plan```

Postpone decision-making

Limitations and pitfalls

References

  1. , Olsson, N. O. E. & Samset, K. (2006). Front-end management, flexibility, and project success. Paper presented at PMI® Research Conference: New Directions in Project Management, Montréal, Québec, Canada. Newtown Square, PA: Project Management Institute.