Project Manager's Spotlight on Risk Management

Heldman, Kim

Softcover

ISBN 10: 078214411X ISBN 13: 9780782144116

Publisher: Jossey-Bass, 2005

This title offers clear-cut ways to manage project risk. If you're a typical project manager, you're probably aware of the importance of risk management but may not have the time or expertise to develop a full-blown plan. This book is a quick and practical guide to applying the disciplines of proven risk management practices without the rigor of complex processes. Part of the "Project Manager's Spotlight" series from Harbor Light Press, this straightforward book offers solutions to real-life risk scenarios. Inside, best-selling author Kim Heldman highlights critical components of risk management and equips you with tools, techniques, checklists, and templates you can put to use immediately. By following a realistic case study from start to finish, you'll see how a project manager deals with each concept. Ultimately, this book will help you anticipate, prevent, and alleviate major project risks. "Project Manager's Spotlight on Risk Management" teaches you how to; look for and document risk; anticipate why projects fail; prevent scope and schedule risks; analyze and prioritize risks; develop, implement, and monitor risk response plans; and, much more!

Product Description:

Project Manager's Spotlight on Risk Management If you're a typical project manager, you're probably aware of the importance of risk management but may not have the time to develop a full-blown plan. This book teaches you how to; look for and document risk; anticipate why projects fail; prevent scope and schedule risks; analyze risks; and, develop, implement, and monitor risk response plans.

Synopsis:

Risk management is the part of the project planning process that identifies key risks and develops plans to prevent them or mitigate their adverse effects. By shining the spotlight on this essential but often overlooked business function, author Kim Heldman provides project managers with practical skills, illustrated by real-world examples, that can be put to use immediately on small-to-medium sized projects. This book is part of the "Project Manager's Spotlight" series, the goal of which is to highlight critical components of the project management process and offer clear and concise coverage that is more accessible and applicable than other project management titles on the market.