Constraints are the restrictions or limitations (either internal or
external) that affect the project. You
must identify and rank them according to key-stakeholder
priorities.
Here
are six of the most common constraints:
Scope: The sum of the products, services, and results to be
provided.
Quality: The degree to which project characteristics fulfill
requirements.
Resources: People (individuals or teams), equipment, services, or
supplies needed to fulfill requirements.
Budget: The approved estimate for the project.
Risk: An uncertain event or condition that, if it occurs, has
an effect (usually negative) on project results.
Time: The deadlines by which products, services, and results
are to be delivered.
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