This analysis assesses the major risks associated with building the desired product. It is necessary for the team to ask two questions:
For example, suppose that the product is to be a new reservation system for a holiday tour operator. The following major risks might be associated with this kind of system:
It is necessary to be brutally honest when stating risks. Some risks may seem like criticisms of people at the blastoff meeting, so, if necessary, make it possible to contribute risks anonymously. Risks are the worst-case scenarios that you can imagine. Here are some suggested risks to examine:
Being honest about the risks at this stage will considerably improve your chances of successfully building your product. |