Whether commitments are explicit or implicit, they will have an impact on speed and cost.

To violate them causes doubt, suspicion, cynicism, and distrust that r ust the wheels of progress. To keep them generates the hope, enthusiasm, confide nce, and trust that increase momentum and lubricate the accomplishment of result s. Covey, Stephen M.R.; Merrill, Rebecca R. (2006-10-17). The SPEED of Trust (p. 21 8). Simon & Schuster, Inc.. Kindle Edition.