From the course: Project Charters That Work

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Document risks and constraints without stress

Document risks and constraints without stress

From the course: Project Charters That Work

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Document risks and constraints without stress

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- [Instructor] Ever had a project go off the rails because of an unexpected issue? The truth is most projects aren't surprises, they just weren't identified early enough. And constraints, they were always there, they just weren't accounted for. Most project failures come down to poor risk and constraint management, not lack of effort. The key, you can't eliminate risk, but you can prepare for it. In constraints, they're your project's guardrails, work within them, and you'll avoid costly mistakes. Let's break down exactly how to document risks and constraints efficiently so they don't catch you off guard. The first is to identify risks before they become problems. Risk management isn't about reacting, it's about predicting. Here's how to spot risks early. First, look at past projects. What caused delays or failures before? Always remember, history repeats itself. Next, ask, "What could go wrong?" Budget cuts, scope creep, supply chain delays. Identify the most likely threats. And…

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