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Software Project Management Resources -- Columbia University R.S. Pressman & Associates, Inc. Product Size Risks Few experienced managers would debate the following statement: Project risk is directly proportional to product size. The following risk item issues identify generic risks associated with product size: Estimated size of the product in LOC or FP? In each case, the information for the product to be developed must be compared to past experience. Business Impact Risks An engineering manager at a major software company placed the following framed plaque on his wall: "God grant me brains to be a good project manager and the common sense to run like hell whenever marketing sets project deadlines!" Affect of this product on company revenue? Each response for the product to be developed must be compared to past experience. Customer -Related Risks All customers are not created equal. A ‘bad’ customer can have a profound impact on a software team’s ability to complete a project on time and within budget. Have you worked with the customer in the past? Process Risks Process Issues

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