Infrastructure Quote by Nikhil Dhand
““Time, Cost, and Scope do not run a project; the invisible chains of risk associated with them do. To manage the project, you must manage the cascade.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Project Management Conference, 2015
Risk, not the classic constraints, drives project outcomes; managing risk cascades is essential.
In simple terms: Risk drives projects; manage it.
Focus on risk mitigation.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- project kickoff
- stakeholder meetings
- budget reviews
- timeline adjustments
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you identify hidden risks early?
- What tools help track risk cascades?
Risk is often unpredictable and hard to quantify.