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,... [Read More]| ProjectEngineer
Risks are the wild cards of any project—those sneaky “what ifs” that can turn a smooth ride into a rollercoaster. Risk planning isn’t about eliminating all risk. That would be impossible. Rather, it’s about knowing potential negative events are coming and having a plan to deal with them. Whether you’re launching a product or renovating... [Read More]| ProjectEngineer
Experts highlight risk management as one of the most overlooked yet vital aspects of project management. While we often assume we’ve got the main threats handled, a little upfront planning can yield outsized rewards, transforming potential chaos into controlled progress. But effective risk management isn’t just about dodging disaster; it’s about turning potential pitfalls into opportunities... [Read More]| ProjectEngineer
Could your projects use additional risk management? Experts agree that it is one of the most underutilized areas of project management. As project managers we like to think we know the primary risks to the project and know that we have them under control. But a small amount of risk management planning at the outset... [Read More]| ProjectEngineer
In a proper project risk analysis, once the risks to the project have been identified (step 1), their probability and impact given a value and an overall priority (step 2), risk responses are drawn up (step 3). For each response plan, trigger conditions should be identified. These are the conditions that warrant the implementation of... [Read More]| ProjectEngineer
Project risk is like an orchestra with many instruments. All elements are crucial to the final result. If even one instrument is not playing correctly, the whole performance can be a failure. Hence, risk management is integral to project management. Since projects have many moving parts and technical knowledge areas, risk management keeps everyone singing the same... [Read More]| ProjectEngineer