| 1 |
The client’s requirements are unclear or unspecific or keep changing |
Development |
The client’s description of the requirements isn’t specific enough so they might not get the right product, and changes might cause delays in timeline. |
VH |
90% |
 |
Talk to the client often and make sure requirements are clear enough |
| 2 |
Team members are unfamiliar with the development tools being used |
Development |
The team needs to work with a new programming language or a new platform without previous experience or knowledge; in which time will be wasted |
VH |
90% |
|
All team members must learn the development tools and development languages prior to the start of the project |
| 3 |
Team member unavailable for personal reasons |
resources |
If a team is missing a member the team will move with their tasks at a slower pace |
H |
70% |
 |
The work will be re-divided among the other team members and they will have to increase work flow |
| 4 |
Lack of coordination between team members |
Development |
If the team can't work together it’s a very serious problem that can lead to missing deadlines or final product that is not desired and, in some cases, leads to having an unfinished final product |
VH |
15% |
 |
There will be a meeting between all members of the team once a week (at least) |
| 5 |
Machine/computer breaking |
Resources |
The case of an unstable computer or machine could slow the progress of the team and in some cases lead to a redo of work already done but lost |
M |
10% |
 |
Back up all data & progress |
| 6 |
Wrong evaluation of system’s size and scale |
Development |
The system turns out to be bigger and more complicated than expected |
M |
10% |
|
Make sure to stick to the basic most important functional requirements |
| 7 |
Chosen development tools fail to meet required expectations |
Development |
The tools supposed to help with the development and planning don’t meet the requirements |
H |
20% |
|
Evaluate all tools properly before the start of the project |