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Misinterpretations of the Cone of Uncertainty

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The Cone of Uncertainty as a Technical Performance Measure. If the parameter of interest is not being reduced as needed, go find out why and fix it, or you'll be late, over budget, and the technical outcome unacceptable. The Cone of Uncertainty is the framework for improving the needed performance of the project.

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Communications Management: PMP Study Guide (PMBOK 6th Edition)

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The project manager need to be the expert in project management, and the stakeholders are the technical experts in what needs to be done and how it need to be done. Review project plans. Difficulties with technical language – the presence of communication barriers may lead to increased conflict. Availability of technology.

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Cone of Uncertainty - Part Cinq

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The Cone is a project management framework describing the uncertainty aspects of estimates (cost and schedule) and other project attributes (cost, schedule, and technical performance parameters). This is due to many reasons. Unanticipated technical issues with alternative plans and solutions to maintain effectiveness.

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Cone of Uncertainty - Part Cinq (Updated)

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The Cone is a project management framework describing the uncertainty aspects of estimates (cost and schedule) and other project attributes (cost, schedule, and technical performance parameters). This is due to many reasons. Unanticipated technical issues with alternative plans and solutions to maintain effectiveness.

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Cone of Uncertainty - Part Trois

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The Cone is a project management framework describing the uncertainty aspects of estimates (cost and schedule) and other project attributes (cost, schedule, and technical performance parameters). This is due to many reasons. Unanticipated technical issues with alternative plans and solutions to maintain effectiveness.

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Compendium of Works to Increase Probability of Project Success

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These materials have been presented at conferences, published in a journal or newsletter, a book or a chapter in a book, or applied during a client engagement across a wide range of firms and domains. Business, Technical, Systems, Risk, and Project Management Briefings and Presentations. Project Performance Management (#PPM).

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Microeconomics and Risk Management in Decision Making for Software Development

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Research clearly shows the root causes of most software projects cost and schedule overruns and technical shortfalls comes from poor risk management. Risk can be the potential consequence of a specific outcome that affects the system’s ability to meet cost, schedule, and/or technical objectives. Epistemic uncertainty ?