Do We Understand The Iron Triangle? The 4PM podcast

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In this thought-provoking episode of the 4PM Podcast, host Mounir Ajam invites listeners to take a fresh look at one of the most well-known yet misunderstood concepts in project management — the Iron Triangle (a.k.a. the Triple Constraints of time, cost, and scope).

Is it a true measure of project success, or have we been using it wrong all along?

🔍 In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why the Iron Triangle is a planning and control tool—not a definition of success
How the Uruk Framework reshapes our understanding of value, vision, and performance
The importance of expanding beyond time, cost, and scope to include product scope, quality standards, HSE, and risks
How to balance shifting variables when projects evolve (because they will)
A practical example of aligning planning with purpose—and staying resilient in execution

Whether you’re a seasoned PMO leader or new to the field, this episode will challenge your assumptions and give you practical tools to manage projects with purpose and clarity.

🌐 For more on the Uruk Framework, visit urukpm.com
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Chapters

1. Introduction to Iron Triangle Concept (00:00:00)

2. Limitations of the Triple Constraint (00:01:40)

3. Uruk Framework's Value-First Approach (00:03:28)

4. Practical Example of Integrated Planning (00:05:34)

5. Handling Project Deviations Effectively (00:07:54)

6. Key Takeaways and Value Stewardship (00:09:05)

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