During the Cold War, US officials feared communism spreading across Southeast Asia.They believed that if South Vietnam fell, then so would neighboring countries. This fear was called the "domino theory", with Eisenhower explaining it as the beginning of a disintegration that would have far-reaching influences.In the realm of project management, the significance of the initial signs of disintegration is often overlooked until they start to have a profound impact. And while it may not lead to warring nations, the “domino effect” of delays occurs when a minor delay in a project's timeline triggers a series of subsequent delays, ultimately affecting the project's overall completion.A seemingly minor one-day delay, if left unaddressed, can create a situation where the project team becomes comfortable with accepting one-day delays in various aspects of the project. Over time, this could snowball into a significant setback of 10 to 20 days for the entire project.But how do you ensure your pro...
