Outcomeva insights

Better decisions begin
with a clearer range.

Practical thinking for project controls, risk leaders and capital programme teams.

Why a single project finish date is misleading

A deterministic schedule gives one answer. Decision-makers need to understand the range—and the confidence behind the commitment.

Before approving the baseline, test whether the completion date, contingency and dominant risks can withstand scrutiny.

Blanket contingency percentages are easy to apply, but difficult to defend. Risk-based contingency connects the reserve to the uncertainty.