Expert Judgement

The concept behind expert judgement is to rely on individuals, or groups of people, who have training, specialized knowledge, or skills in the areas you’re assessing. These might be stakeholders, consultants, subject matter experts (SMEs), the PMO, industry experts, or technical or professional organizations. For example, in the case of developing a project charter, expert judgement would be helpful in assessing the inputs of this process, the environmental factors, organizational assets, and historical information. As the project manager, you might rely on the expertise of the executive committee to help you understand how the proposed project fits and complies with the strategic plan, or you might rely on team members who have participated on similar projects in the past to make recommendations regarding the proposed project.