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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.” quote by Nikhil Dhand
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““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.””

Nikhil Dhand

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.

Key Takeaway

Focus on risk mitigation.

Themes

risk management project planning leadership

Mood

cautious analytical

Type

strategic instructional

When to use this quote

  • project kickoff
  • stakeholder meetings
  • budget reviews
  • timeline adjustments

Key Concepts

cascade effect uncertainty dependency

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you identify hidden risks early?
  • What tools help track risk cascades?
A Different Perspective

Risk is often unpredictable and hard to quantify.

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