Under certain conditions, a multi-level management hierarchy may allow very aggressive schedules to be satisfied. This Knol provides a scientific underpinning, derived from Information and Hierarchy Theory, that allows quantification of Brooks Law which states: “Adding manpower to a late software project makes it later.” It turns out that you CAN set up a multi-level structure for your project with additional personnel to speed project completion. This applies not only to software projects but to any complex engineering or business activity that requires coordination between multiple employees, managers, and departments.
Given this theoretical support, and a FREE Excel spreadsheet advisor, you can compare various management structures to determine how to set up your project to achieve the best combination of cost and schedule, considering the value of getting to market early or avoiding a late penalty.
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