15 Project Management Quotes to Inspire Successful Execution
Successful project management requires a blend of strategic planning, effective communication, and the flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances. To motivate and guide you in your project endeavors, we’ve assembled 15 insightful quotes from renowned leaders and experts. These quotes highlight the principles of effective project management and offer wisdom to help you lead your projects to successful completion.
1. “Project management is like juggling three balls—time, cost, and quality.” — Gregory D. Githens
2. “A goal without a plan is just a wish.” — Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
3. “Plans are nothing; planning is everything.” — Dwight D. Eisenhower
4. “The P in PM is as much about people management as it is about project management.” — Cornelius Fichtner
5. “Good fortune is what happens when opportunity meets with planning.” — Thomas Edison
6. “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail!” — Benjamin Franklin
7. “Time is the scarcest resource, and unless it is managed, nothing else can be managed.” — Peter Drucker
8. “Risk comes from not knowing what you’re doing.” — Warren Buffett
9. “The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” — Walt Disney
10. “It’s not that we use technology, we live technology.” — Godfrey Reggio
11. “Efficiency is doing things right; effectiveness is doing the right things.” — Peter Drucker
12. “The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn’t said.” — Peter Drucker
13. “Project management is the art of creating the illusion that any outcome is the result of a series of predetermined, deliberate acts.” — Unknown
14. “Resource allocation is not a zero-sum game; it’s a matter of prioritization.” — Unknown
15. “The key to project success is not only having a plan but also being flexible enough to adapt when things don’t go as planned.” — Unknown
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