Issues
Problems that get in the way of project progress are called issues by project managers. Much of your time will be spent resolving issues. Issues can arise in any task you are doing whether or not it is a project and can take many forms. Your car may break down on the way to work: this is an issue. A colleague you needed to meet up with to complete some work may fall ill on the day you needed to meet her: this is an issue. A piece of equipment you wanted to buy for which you have £1,000 may cost £2,000 and you do not have the money: this is an issue. The computer program you are writing may be more complex than you thought and will take you ten days to write rather than the five you planned: this is an issue. If these problems occurred ...
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