Re: PERT distribution/risk

Thomas Zander wrote:
> On Thursday 11 May 2006 19:50, Jim Sabatke wrote:
>> Oh, one more thing.  High risk is not necessarily a reflection of the
>> resources abilities.  It could involve many other considerations, like:
> 
> Or, on the resource side; a resource might be a car or any other 
> mechanical thing that needs maintenance or new fuel on a regular basis, 
> increasing the risk of underestimating the time taken.
> 
> 

That really goes to the heart of my points, higher risk does not 
necessarily mean incompetence; it usually is a recognition that there 
are things that are out of strict control of the project manager.

Jim