“How do you actually identify risks?” Corwin asked me after a lecture. I was surprised and couldn’t get the question, “I have just explained tools and techniques I use to identify risks, haven’t I?” “Yeah! Documentation Reviews, brainstorming, diagramming and designs. But how do you do … [Read more...]
Project Risk Management Articles and Tips
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Simple Project Risk Management Plan that Works
Project Risk Management. When you hear those words, you imagine super serious process. Stakeholders are rolling up their eyes because they don’t want to hear about additional reserves. And fuck ups still happen. You are not alone here. Risk management requires a considerable shift in the approach … [Read more...]
Risk Response Strategy (Definitive Guide with Examples)
How to select a Risk Response Strategy? Sounds difficult and complex, isn't it? But let me simplify it for you in this articles. Here is what you need to know: Risk Response Strategy or Risk Response Plan is not something from an enterprise world. It is just a way to describe and … [Read more...]
Risk Register – All You Need to Know About It
Risk Register is the most important document for all your risk management efforts. It is the primary input for developing correct risk response plans. Moreover, it is the only tool that helps to control and monitor threats and opportunities. https://www.youtube.com/embed/Z25ZX5YZkJk So here is … [Read more...]
How to Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis for the First Time
Qualitative risk analysis boosts the chances for project success dramatically. If I were to choose one thing to improve in my project management - it would be it. Why? I honestly believe that this risks analysis in more than enough for small and medium projects. Qualitative risk analysis … [Read more...]
43 Important Risk Categories for Effective Risk Identification
List of risk categories is a simple yet powerful technique of risk identification. It is particularly the case if you do not have a robust risk management processes in place. I believe that risk categories are the most important part of any lessons learned. Moreover, this list should be … [Read more...]
6 Practical and Effective Risk Identification Techniques
How to perform risk identification? How to discover problems that you are unaware of? Check the topic on PMBOK® Guide. I believe, it says nothing about the practical application of risk identification processes. Though the techniques are simple. Though the techniques are simple. In this article, … [Read more...]
Risk Management Framework Explained in Simple Words
Risk management framework is critical for any project. You need a clear workflow, processes, and documents to efficiently overcome risks. Otherwise, you may end up wasting time and resources for nothing. When I was a junior project manager, I worked in one of software development companies. It … [Read more...]
3 Powerful Risk Management Examples
These risk management examples will show how to solve several problems. I want to stress that problems are solved long before the team encounters them. No stress, no panic, no firefighting. That is how risk management should work. Managing risks is a mature level of project management. When a … [Read more...]