The analysis of constraints and
assumptions helps not only in project planning and execution but also in
identifying the potential risks if the assumptions go wrong. The commonly used
tools for identifying and analysing the risks associated with constraints and
assumptions are as follows:
Checklists: Checklists offer a powerful means of
identifying the risks on the basis of the historic data, past experience and
collective wisdom of the team. A checklist can be used at the organisational
level or at the project level, depending on the nature of the project. It is
particularly useful when similar projects have been done in the past and the
lessons learnt have given some insights to the common constraints on similar
projects.