Risk analysis is an often omitted area of project management, probably because you can't see its results in a direct way. On top of that, small projects just don't seem like they have the time and budget to justify the time spent. But I would argue that analyzing risk is one of the easiest ways to prevent major headaches later on, and it pays for itself in costs that … [Read more...]
Project Risk Management 101
Risk management is not a new concept but has been growing momentum as of late. Project managers are expected to know the risks inherent in their projects and give them the appropriate level of scrutiny. Definition Project risk is defined by the Project Management Institute as an uncertain event or condition that, if it occurs, has a positive or negative effect on one or … [Read more...]
Risk Planning Basics
Risk management is one of the ten project management knowledge areas in the Project Management Body of Knowledge. In PMBOK theory, there are six main process groups within Risk Management. Five of those occur in the planning stage of a project. Thus, Risk Planning includes the following tasks: Identifying Risks Prioritizing Risks Determine Triggers Determine … [Read more...]
How to Write a Risk Management Plan
Few projects go off without a hitch, especially when client/sponsor relationships are not strong. That's why I would argue that risk management is one of the most important components of project management. When unexpected events occur, it is clear that the identification and analysis of risks is a central cog in the wheel preventing small mishaps from morphing into … [Read more...]
Day 8: Mitigate Project Risks
Risk management,as a subset of project management, is not a new concept but has been growing momentum as of late. Project managers are expected to know the risks inherent in their projects, and give them the appropriate level of scrutiny. Definition Project risk is defined by the Project Management Institute as an uncertain event or condition that, if it occurs, has a … [Read more...]