When managing projects, we draw boundaries around scope, assuming success depends on delivering within set constraints. But these boundaries are fragile.
- Project resources may be pulled away for other priorities.
- Higher-priority projects can put ours on hold.
- Vendors may shift focus, pulling key team members elsewhere.
- External forces—natural disasters, pandemics, or technology shifts—can disrupt everything.
We have limited control over these boundaries, but we must recognise and protect them wherever possible. Projects don’t just fail due to poor planning or execution—they also fail because of factors beyond our control. Accepting this reality helps us build resilient strategies and adapt when challenges arise.
