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If you need help simplifying PMP concepts in a way that really makes sense, reach out and I'll teach you and create a plan that works for you: 757-759-5282.
Three little words trip up more PMP students than almost anything else: Risk, Issue, Assumption. Get them confused on the exam, and you'll wreck a question you could have nailed.
In this episode, Scott unpacks these concepts with clear definitions, fun analogies, and exam-focused insights so they finally stick. You'll learn:
The simple difference between risks, issues, and assumptions (Clouds, Rain, Park)
Why positive risks (opportunities) matter as much as threats
How risks, issues, and assumptions flow into one another on real projects
The common exam traps PMI uses to confuse you — and how to avoid them
Real-life scenarios (including a funny Mickey Mouse napkin example) that make it unforgettable
📌 Key takeaway: Risks, issues, and assumptions aren't the same. Each has its own log, timing, and process. Get them straight, and the exam questions suddenly become obvious.
👉 Want Scott to help you master confusing PMP concepts and build a plan that fits your life? Call or text 757-759-5282.
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If you need help simplifying PMP concepts in a way that really makes sense, reach out and I'll teach you and create a plan that works for you: 757-759-5282.
Three little words trip up more PMP students than almost anything else: Risk, Issue, Assumption. Get them confused on the exam, and you'll wreck a question you could have nailed.
In this episode, Scott unpacks these concepts with clear definitions, fun analogies, and exam-focused insights so they finally stick. You'll learn:
The simple difference between risks, issues, and assumptions (Clouds, Rain, Park)
Why positive risks (opportunities) matter as much as threats
How risks, issues, and assumptions flow into one another on real projects
The common exam traps PMI uses to confuse you — and how to avoid them
Real-life scenarios (including a funny Mickey Mouse napkin example) that make it unforgettable
📌 Key takeaway: Risks, issues, and assumptions aren't the same. Each has its own log, timing, and process. Get them straight, and the exam questions suddenly become obvious.
👉 Want Scott to help you master confusing PMP concepts and build a plan that fits your life? Call or text 757-759-5282.

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