The biggest mistake that kills projects in January

5 Minutes Project Management Podcast by Ricardo Viana Vargas

Jan 6, 20263:11Business

In the first episode of 2026, Ricardo warns about the biggest mistake that ruins projects early in the year: saying yes to everything. January brings optimism, pressure for fast results, and a belief that everything is p...

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