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Project Management Course - Beginner to Project Manager Understanding Assumptions in Project Planning | Reducing Uncertainty with Data & Experience Assumptions are an unavoidable part of any project, especially during the planning phase when not everything can be known with certainty. A strong project manager doesn’t avoid assumptions—they identify them, question them, and support them with the best available data and expert input. The more historical information and experience you have, the more reliable your assumptions become, reducing uncertainty and improving decision-making. However, even the most well-informed assumptions still carry risk, which is why it’s essential to understand where uncertainty exists and plan appropriate buffers. Managing these unknowns effectively is what strengthens a project plan and prepares it for real-world challenges. In the next lesson, we’ll explore how these uncertainties translate into risks—and how to manage them effectively.
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