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Model of the constraints of project management

The project management triangle is a model of the constraints of project management. While its origins are unclear, it has been used since at least the 1950s. It contends that:The quality of work is constrained by the project's budget, deadlines and scope (features). The project manager can trade between constraints. Changes in one constraint necessitate changes in others to compensate or quality will suffer. Wikipedia →

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  1. Read the overview: Project management triangleA 5-minute orientation
  2. Skim a recent paper: The Collaborative Iron Triangle: A New Tool for Supporting a Project-Culture-Aware Management in Interorganizational R&D ProjectsInfluential work since 2022
  3. Pick up a classic book: Pride and PrejudiceThe most-reprinted book on the subject
  4. Read the landmark paper: The Project Management Triangle Assessment in Aeronautical Industries, Morocco: Focus on Eco-LogisticsCited 1 times
  5. Go sideways: Outline of project managementA closely related topic
  6. Go sideways: Glossary of project managementA closely related topic

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