Crashing

Crashing in project management refers to adding extra resources—such as time, money, or manpower—to a project to shorten its duration. This technique is used when there's a need to complete the project faster, often because of tight deadlines or unforeseen delays. While effective, crashing usually increases costs and can put additional strain on resources. It involves carefully analyzing which tasks can be accelerated without compromising quality and balancing the benefits against the increased expenses. Overall, crashing is a strategic decision to meet project timelines by efficiently allocating extra resources.