In a strategic planning meeting, a project manager emphasizes the importance of understanding both linear and cyclical time perspectives when developing a new business initiative. How might these different interpretations of time influence the team's approach to project timelines and deliverables?

When a manager talks about linear time, the team sees the project as a straight line of tasks that must finish one after another, so they plan strict deadlines and a fixed schedule. In contrast, a cyclical view treats work as repeating cycles, so the team focuses on iterative reviews, continuous improvement, and flexible deadlines that allow for refinement. These two lenses make the team balance a clear roadmap with the flexibility to revisit and refine deliverables. For instance, a product launch might have a hard launch date (linear), but the design phase could use sprint reviews to adjust features as feedback comes in (cyclical). Together, they help the team stay on track while remaining adaptable to change.