## Overview
**RAID methodology** is a... #flashcard
structured framework used primarily in project management to help identify, track, and manage key elements that could impact the success of a project...
### ✅ **R – Risks**
- **Definition:** Potential events or conditions that could negatively impact the project's objectives.
- **Examples:** Budget overruns, resource shortages, technology failures.
- **Management Activities:**
- Identification and documentation
- Assessment of likelihood and impact
- Mitigation planning and ownership assignment
### ✅ **A – Assumptions**
- **Definition:** Conditions believed to be true for planning purposes but that may not be confirmed.
- **Examples:** "Vendor X will deliver on time", "Resources will be available in Q3".
- **Management Activities:**
- Clear documentation and validation
- Monitoring for validity over time
- Updating plans if assumptions change
### ✅ **I – Issues**
- **Definition:** Events or problems that have already occurred and need resolution.
- **Examples:** A critical bug in production, key personnel leaving mid-project.
- **Management Activities:**
- Logging and prioritizing
- Assigning ownership and due dates
- Monitoring resolution progress
### ✅ **D – Dependencies**
- **Definition:** Relationships between tasks, teams, or external factors that must align for success.
- **Examples:** Completion of API before frontend integration, legal approvals before launch.
- **Management Activities:**
- Mapping internal and external dependencies
- Identifying owners and timelines
- Actively tracking and mitigating delays
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