Project risk insight

Three questions before approving a project baseline

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

Outcomeva Risk22 July 2026

1. What confidence supports the finish date?

Ask whether the committed date is P50, P80 or simply the deterministic result.

Confirm that contingency reflects modelled uncertainty and named risks.

Prioritise the risks with measurable influence on cost and schedule—not only those with the highest register score.