Plan using real capacity
Estimate work with the people who will do it. Include time for review, coordination, and unexpected issues. A date based only on best-case estimates can create pressure without making delivery more likely.
Identify risks early
A risk is an uncertain event that could affect the outcome. Describe its likelihood, impact, early warning sign, and response. A risk owner should watch the warning sign and know when to raise it.
Try it
Create a simple plan with task, owner, estimate, dependency, and due date. Add two risks and name the first sign you would watch for each.
Key takeaways
- Plan against actual team capacity.
- Include coordination and review effort.
- Give risks an owner and an observable warning sign.