Implications of The Cone of Uncertainty
- Estimates (e.g. on duration, costs or quality) are inherently very vague at the beginning of a project
- Estimates and project plans based on estimations need to be redone on a regular basis
- Uncertainties can be built into estimates and should be visible in project plans
- Assumptions that later prove to be mistakes are major factors in uncertainty
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