Planning fallacy
We underestimate time required to finish a task. Result of Optimism Bias. This only affects predictions of your own tasks. When predicting for others, we tend to have a Pessimism bias.
Cause
- Wishful thinking
- People make optimistic estimates so as to create a favourable impression with others
Consequences
The planning fallacy results in not only time overruns, but also cost overruns and benefit shortfalls.