Category Archives: Leadership

Breaking the Build and the Bias: How to Overcome Sunk Cost Thinking in Tech

Posted on June 1, 2025 by PMOExcellence

Sunk Cost Fallacy in Software Projects The sunk cost fallacy is the tendency to continue investing in a project or decision based on the time, money, or resources already spent, rather than current and future value. This can lead to … Continue reading →

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The Pareto Principle (80/20 Rule) for Product Managers and Software Engineers

Posted on September 9, 2023 by PMOExcellence

The Pareto Principle, also known as the 80/20 rule, is a powerful concept that can significantly benefit software engineers and product managers in their roles. For Product Managers Feature Prioritization. The Pareto Principle is invaluable when determining which features to … Continue reading →

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Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

Posted on August 19, 2023 by PMOExcellence

Abraham Maslow (1908–1970) was an influential American psychologist renowned for his development of the Hierarchy of Needs theory. His work has had a lasting impact on understanding human motivation and behavior. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs is a psychological theory proposed … Continue reading →

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