The definition of project assumptions is “any statement relating to a duty that is believed to be true, real, or certain – without any evidence.”
In other words, it’s simply what you think is true for the success of your mission.
Naturally, these concepts will be different for each part of the project management process. Also, since the “things” you think are true may or may not happen, they will always carry various risks.
Why are they important?
It is impossible to plan a project without any assumptions, which without a backup plan, can affect your work at any stage of the project management process or affect the quality of your deliverables. That’s why the concept of a project is important – because it is impossible to predict every change in a project from the beginning to the end.
The most important thing to understand about work ideas is that they are just that – ideas and ideas come with risks. In the planning process, identifying these concepts is critical to planning for risks that may affect your time, budget, or other aspects of the project.
For example, your resource allocation must be consistent with the assumption that you will have the necessary resources. But it is important to remember that resources can run out, so consider your thoughts on the process of initiation, planning, and execution to avoid the negative effects they can have if your resources run out.
What is the connection between project constraints, dependencies, risks, and assumptions?
For many project managers, the differences and connections are not always clear.
Here is a quick review:
Constraints are boundaries that you and your team must work with and usually include the following:
- Budget
- Calendar
- Assets
Dependencies are all activities or activities dependent on the completion or commencement of another activity or activity. They often arise due to work restrictions.
A risk is an unexpected event that can happen and affect your work. Risks don’t always have to be bad, especially if you know your thoughts well and plan for when they arise.