Chapter 41. Top-10 Risks List

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The Top-10 Risks List is a simple tool that helps to monitor a software project's risks. The list consists of the 10 most serious risks to a project ranked from 1 to 10, each risk's status, and the plan for addressing each risk. The act of updating and reviewing the Top-10 Risks List each week raises awareness of risks and contributes to timely resolution of them.

Efficacy

Potential reduction from nominal schedule:

None

Improvement in progress visibility:

Very Good

Effect on schedule risk:

Decreased Risk

Chance of first-time success:

Excellent

Chance of long-term success:

Excellent

Major Risks

None

Major Interactions and Trade-Offs ...

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