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This is a very helpful...

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This is a very helpful...

Submitted by Nancy (not verified) on April 1, 2005 - 6:10am.

This is a very helpful concept and I’d like to integrate into my work practices. Can someone share a scenario (actual or mock) of using this to negotiate a project with a client who insists on all three?

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Jason Fried on The Project Triangle By: Merlin Mann (15 replies) April 1, 2005 - 4:28am
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