Assumption Log

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What it is

A running list of things the team is guessing are true but hasn't confirmed.

Why it matters

An unstated assumption that turns out wrong is one of the most common ways plans fail quietly.

What it looks like here

Stored as a short piece of prose attached to the project.

Made by

• 4.1 Develop Project Charter
• 5.3 Define Scope
• 9.1 Plan Resource Management
• 11.2 Identify Risks
• 11.3 Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis

Used by

• 4.5 Monitor and Control Project Work
• 5.2 Collect Requirements
• 5.3 Define Scope
• 9.2 Estimate Activity Resources
• 11.2 Identify Risks
• 11.3 Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis

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