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Martin Baun
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Top 3 Myths in Software Project Management

Project Management is Only for Large Organizations:

If you believe this then you might as well believe in mermaids too, coz In reality, project management principles can benefit projects of all sizes, from small startups to large enterprises.

Project Management Guarantees Success:

Some think that implementing project management practices automatically ensures project success.
Hahahaha, Project management provides structure and organization, success also depends on factors.
If you are just planning everything and not doing anything hoping it will result in success then you’re the same as the guy who believes unicorns are real.}

Project Management is Strictly Linear:

Project management doesn’t follow a rigid, step-by-step process from start to finish. In truth, project management often involves iteration, adaptation, and responding to changes throughout the project lifecycle more like Dragon flying from one place to another in a non-linear way.


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