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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Have you ever considered the risks to your project's successful completion during the planning stages of your project? If not, I would suggest it is a highly beneficial exercise to help you grow in your project management career. A Risk Breakdown Structure (RBS) is an organized way of categorizing the risks to a project. According to the Project Management Institute's … [Read more...]
Have you ever stopped to brainstorm the risks to your projects? If you're like most technical professionals you just arrive at work in the morning, and start your project where you left off the previous day. You try to dot all the i's and cross all the t's, and then cross your fingers that unexpected things don't blindside you. Project management standards dictate … [Read more...]
