BBP | Bet beats plan

Bet beats plan

“Bet beats plan” is used to assess project risks and evaluate alternatives. The team members bet a fictitious amount of money on the different variants. The method often provides new insights and promotes a better understanding of project risks.

Effort: medium Difficulty: high Effectiveness: continuous

Fosters collaboration and a better shared understanding of risk within the team. Particularly useful at the beginning and when evaluating alternatives and risks.

💡 Tip from practice: If you use this method, you will find that standard risks such as staff shortages, illness etc. fade into the background. Other opportunities and risks become visible.

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FP Function Point AE Alternative Evaluation RIR Risk Register RIM Risk Matrix
The full step-by-step guide and more practical tips are in the app and the book.

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