I once missed £100k in a project estimate Here’s how I fixed it—and how you can avoid it

I once missed £100,000 in a project estimate. It was a painful lesson—but one that transformed how I manage budgets, build forecasts, and coach delivery teams.

In this episode of Project Management-101, I break down: ✅ The real reason I got it wrong ✅ The golden rule for estimating project costs ✅ How to use blended day rates and role-based forecasting ✅ What to include in enterprise IT budgets (roles, tools, CapEx vs OpEx) ✅ How to avoid the common trap of zooming in without zooming out

Whether you're a new Project Manager or a seasoned pro, this video will help you: 📊 Build better cost estimates 📈 Win stakeholder trust 🧠 Learn from real-world delivery mistakes

💬 Drop your own estimation horror stories or tips in the comments—let’s learn from each other.

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