How Focusing On Meeting Deadlines Can Cost More Than Missing ThemgettyIt might sound counterintuitive to say that deadlines cost more than missing them, but the reality is there is a hidden danger in treating deadlines as sacred. There is an opportunity cost of finishing on time without asking enough questions. When leaders push projects forward no matter what, they often silence curiosity, discourage people from raising concerns, and miss the chance to slow down in ways that could prevent disaster. There a ...