Mohamed A. answered 05/16/20
Project Manager, PMP Certified and Construction Management Consultant
Thank you for asking this question.
Regarding unfamiliar tasks, i recommend the following:
- Try to know more about this task (search, ask experts,.. etc.) to reduce knowledge gap,
- Breakdown the"unfamiliar task" into smaller and more manageable tasks.
- Assume any missing data you need and compile it into an "Assumption Log", and periodically review and update this log.
Eventually, As much as you apply above mentioned points, the margin of error will be more managed.
Bare in mind that errors will NOT be eliminated, but minimized, managed and controlled.