Why Projects Break Budgets

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### Scene 1: The Proposal

Setting: An elegant office in a high-rise building. Bill, the Director, sits at a polished desk. Ebineezer, the Project Manager, stands by the window, looking out at the bustling city below.

Ernest: (confidently walking in) Good afternoon, gentlemen. I'm here because I want to be part of your organization. Not as a Project Manager, but as a Project Controller. I want to work directly with Ebineezer on this prestigious three-year project. I've developed a method that can streamline the process so effectively that we can finish a year early, avoiding the usual delays and cost overruns.

Bill raises an eyebrow, intrigued. Ebineezer shifts uncomfortably.

Bill: (leaning forward) A year early? That's ambitious.

Ernest: Ambitious but achievable. I believe that with my method, we can save substantial costs and bring in early production revenue.

Bill nods thoughtfully, while Ebineezer's face remains impassive, hiding his inner turmoil.

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### Scene 2: The Calculations

Setting: Same office, moments later. Bill leans back in his chair, mentally calculating the potential savings. The camera zooms in on his face, showing his eyes widening slightly.

Bill: (to himself, calculating) Three-year project... £310 million budget... typical overruns... Could save us £90 million if he’s right. Plus, early production...

Cut to Ebineezer, beads of sweat forming on his forehead as he does his own mental math.

Ebineezer: (thinking) Five-year contract, £96K per year... that’s £480K in my pocket. But if this guy Ernest pulls off what he's saying... I'll lose nearly £300K.

Ebineezer's eyes narrow as he fights to maintain his composure.

Bill: (breaking the silence) Ebineezer, let's make it happen. Get Ernest on our team.

Ebineezer forces a smile, nodding, while internally plotting his next move.

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### Scene 3: The Aftermath

Setting: A month later, in the same office. Bill looks up from his desk as Ebineezer enters.

Bill: So, how's Ernest settling in?

Ebineezer: (feigning regret) Unfortunately, Ernest couldn't commit. He had family obligations and couldn't agree to the terms. Pity, he would have been a great addition.

Bill sighs, disappointed, as Ebineezer turns away, a subtle smirk on his face. The camera lingers on Ebineezer's expression, hinting at his true feelings.

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Narrator (voice-over): And so, an opportunity was lost. Little did Ebineezer know, Ernest's plan could have brought prosperity to everyone, far beyond the initial savings. For every day of early production, the rewards could have been shared, enriching the entire team.

The screen fades to black, with a final message appearing:

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