Overcoming the planning fallacy
- Break projects down into smaller pieces and estimate how long each part will take.
- Add 20% to your estimated completion time. It is better to plan for the unexpected than to be surprised by it.
- Use historical data to make better predictions. Don't think you'll be able to finish faster next time.
- Limit the scope of work. Instead of extending the timeline, reduce the scope of work.
- Communicate early and often if you're going to miss a deadline.
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