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Managing Project Assumptions and Risks

The IIL Blog

For example, the projects must be delivered by a certain date. For example, IF the project costs more than planned, THEN there are multiple potential impacts. Elements in the assumptions log can include: Describe the assumption using the most specific and definable information available. Constraints also create risks.

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Risk Management Resources

Herding Cats

Information about key project cost, (technical) performance, and schedule attributes is often uncertain or unknown until late in the program. Planning, Tracking, and Reducing Complex Project’s Value at Risk,” Tyson R. Defining Uncertainty in Projects ? 2128, International Technical Paper , 2016.

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A Compendium of Risk Management Resources

Herding Cats

Let's start with a critical understanding of the purpose of managing risk on software development projects. Information about key project cost, (technical) performance and schedule attributes is often uncertain or unknown until late in the program. Planning, Tracking, and Reducing Complex Project’s Value at Risk,” Tyson R.

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15 Powerful Benefits of Project Management

Project Bliss

Many organizations don’t fully understand the benefits of project management. This article was originally published on September 30, 2016, and has been updated. Can you easily explain the value you provide to an organization as a project manager? Clearly Defined Scope . Budget and Cost Management .

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Episode 185 – Redefining Project Success through Sustainable Project Management

Velociteach

The podcast by project managers for project managers. Projects are instrumental in defining an organization’s vision for a more sustainable future. We’ll hear from Dr. Carboni that he actually worked with the United Nations to define those 17. So this is back in like 2016 or so. And as for cost!

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Compendium of Works to Increase Probability of Project Success

Herding Cats

The overarching theme is focused on defining what Done looks like, assessing progress toward Done in units of measure meaningful to the decision makers. Managing projects in the presence of uncertainty means making decisions about cost, schedule, and technical performance all risk-adjusted , from the uncertainties that create risk.