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Risk reductionUtilising the triangle will help in managing risks. This is possible because this will help the team to predict potential problems earlier in the process, have a contingency plan, and balance the risks in all three constraints.

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Managing the project management triangleMaintaining the balance of the project management triangle requires strategic decisions and careful trade-offs between scope, time, and cost. Here are some tips to help:

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How will increased flexibility in one constraint impact the other two?

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• Using fishbone diagrams effectively in your projects Simon Buehring
• 19 Feb 2026

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fishbone diagram

is a visual tool that helps teams identify and categorise the root causes of a problem. The diagram resembles the skeleton of a fish, making it intuitive and straightforward to use. At the ‘head’ of the diagram, you place the

problem statement

– the issue that needs addressing. This serves as the focal point of the analysis.

Branching off from the spine are the ‘bones,’ which represent potential

causes

of the problem. These are organised into various categories, allowing teams to explore different angles of the issue systematically. Each ‘bone’ signifies a distinct cause or factor, and further branching can detail sub-causes. This structured layout not only clarifies complex problems but also encourages comprehensive brainstorming and analysis.