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A project assumption is a documented fact, statement or interpretation that is not expected to change for the duration of a project. Assumptions are amongst the statements that a project can make to clearly set expectations. A change to assumptions typically has a significant impact on a project because they are the foundation for project decisions, estimates and designs. The following are a few common types of project assumption:
1. TechnologyThe technical context of the project such as platforms and environments that will be used.2. FacilitiesFacilities that will be available to a project such as offices or a data center.3. InfrastructureInfrastructure that will be available to a project such as networks and communications tools.4. Architecture & DesignAssumptions such as an architectural or design approach that's well established in an industry or organization.
5. BusinessAssumptions about business context and strategy. Particular attention is typically paid to anything that appears to be implicitly assumed by the business case for the project.6. FinancialAny assumption about the finances of the project such as currencies and budget processes.7. Methodology & StandardsAssumptions regarding the approach that will apply to the project, including project management and development methodologies.|
Type | | Definition | A documented fact, statement or interpretation that is not expected to change for the duration of a project. | Value | Sets expectations early on about the parameters of the project. Encountering conflicting fundamental assumptions mid-project can lead to project failure. | Related Concepts | |
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An overview of productive assumptions.
A list of common project risks.
A list of basic project management techniques.
A definition of workaround with examples.
A list of project branding techniques.
An overview of project stakeholder management with examples.
A definition of action plan with examples.
The primary types of cost overrun.
The definition of document control with examples.
A guide to project oversight.
A definition of design driven development with examples.
A list of common project risks.
A list of common project stakeholders.
A list of common business risks.
The difference between a risk and an issue.
The five things that can be done about risk.
The definition of secondary risk with examples.
A guide to creating a risk register with an example.
A definition of risk perception with examples.
The common types of implementation.
A reasonably complete guide to project risk management.
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