Assumptions

To identify an item as an assumption, use the RAID type selector (first field) and select ‘Assumption’ from the drop-down list.

Here you can:

  • Explain the reason for the assumption
  • How you will validate whether it influences your project and whether the assumption has been validated
  • Once validated how may the assumption have an impact on your project?
  • How you've dealt with this assumption in the design of your project
  • Who is responsible for dealing with this assumption (the owner)

Example of the kind of information you can fill out in the Assumption detail window
 

Tools: the Assumptions Table

The Assumptions Table is a report that you can either print or export to MS Word. It provides an overview of the assumptions of each objective.

In print preview, you can select if you want to view all assumptions, or only the assumptions of a certain level (goals, purposes, outputs, activities).

Print preview of an assumptions table