Practical Project Risk Management: The ATOM Methodology

David Hillson; Peter Simon

ISBN 10: 1567262023 / ISBN 13: 9781567262025

Published by Management Concepts Inc, 2007

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Title: Practical Project Risk Management: The ATOM ...

Publisher: Management Concepts Inc

Publication Date: 2007

Binding: hardcover

Condition: New

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Synopsis:

Because all projects are "risky," risk management proactively addresses implications of uncertainty in achieving project objectives. Practical Project Risk Management: The ATOM Methodology helps you apply risk management theories and tools to your project so you can manage risk properly, efficiently, and effectively. Not just another collection of theories, the Active Threat and Opportunity Management (ATOM) methodology enables you to make risk management ideas and processes work for your project. This valuable resource provides:

• Best practice guidelines and standards translated into a comprehensive, proven methodology

• A simple, step-wise process for managing risk

• Practical advice on how to manage risk properly

• Hints and tips on how to get the most out of the risk management process

• Guidance to help you minimize threats, maximize opportunities, and achieve objectives

About the Authors:

David Hillson is a thought-leader and expert practitioner in risk management, based in Portsmouth, UK. He has advised major organizations, governments and charities in nearly 60 countries on how to create value using applied risk-based thinking. He has written 13 major books on risk, and has developed significant innovations that are now widely accepted as best practice. He has received many awards for his ground-breaking work in risk management. He regularly shares his work through the RiskDoctorVideo YouTube channel.

Peter Simon, BSc, PMP, FAPM, has 30 years of experience as a project management consultant and practitioner across all industries and business sectors. He successfully built the project management consultancy and training arms of the PMProfessional group of companies, and is now Managing Partner of Lucidus Consulting limited. Peter was Chairman of the UK Association for Project Management's (APM) Risk Management Specific Interest Group for four years and is a Fellow of APM, a member of the PMI, and a Visiting Fellow of Cranfield University School of Management.