Project Delivery Playbooks How Project Problems Evolve: From Assumptions to Risks to Issues AasimNaseem, September 13, 2026 Most project problems do not appear suddenly. They usually follow a predictable path Assumption → Risk → Issue → Escalation Understanding this concept (Assumptions vs Risks vs Issues in Project Management) helps project teams identify problems early, take preventive action, and reduce delivery impact. 1. Assumption An assumption is something… Continue Reading
Project Delivery Playbooks Mitigation Plans vs Contingency Plans: What Project Managers Often Confuse AasimNaseem, September 13, 2026 One of the most common mistakes in project management is treating mitigation and contingency as the same thing. They are not. A simple way to remember the difference is: Mitigation tries to prevent a risk from becoming an issue. Contingency minimises the impact after the issue has occurred. If you’re… Continue Reading