Risk Management, 5th Edition

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Assumptions Analysis

The critical element of assumptions analysis is assumptions identification. This technique entails conducting a thorough review of all project assumptions and validating or invalidating them. In either case, the information is published and shared across the team to communicate issues that should be considered in the project plan and in all customer and team member interactions.

Technique Description

Assumptions analysis consists of building project documentation that provides consistent interpretation of the project environment. Although the documentation may take a variety of forms, the key is to apply it consistently. If all projects within an organization use the same documentation structures to capture assumptions, ...