^ [[Appendix C - Project Management Tools & Techniques]] # C.16  Pareto Analysis The Pareto Analysis is a formal technique to identify those issues that cause the majority of problems in a project. The Pareto principle states that generally 80% of the effects come from 20% of the causes (e.g. 80% of costs may be attributed to 20% of activities or 80% of risk effects may arise from just 20% of identified risks). By focusing on these top issues (the 20%), the Pareto Analysis can be useful for risk or quality management as it helps to focus on those risks or quality issues with the highest impact on a project, therefore facilitating the prioritisation of necessary mitigation or contingency actions. ___ Spanish Guide: [[C.16 Análisis de Pareto]] <-- [[C.15 Earned Value Management (EVM)]] --> [[C.17 Lessons Learned]]