Read James Brown article, What Causes Bad Estimates, he describes two key factors, time and low thresholds set by the project sponsor.

Read James Brown article, What Causes Bad Estimates, he describes two key factors, time and low thresholds set by the project sponsor.

Do you agree with this statement and why?

Can you offer other factors that can contribute to bad estimates?

Can you describe steps you would take to prevent bad estimates from distorting the project schedule?