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Project Manager's Spotlight on Risk Management


Project Manager's Spotlight on Risk Management


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von: Kim Heldman

10,99 €

Verlag: Wiley
Format: PDF
Veröffentl.: 14.07.2006
ISBN/EAN: 9780782150650
Sprache: englisch
Anzahl Seiten: 240

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<b>Clear-Cut Ways to Manage Project Risk</b> <p>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.</p> <p>Part of the <i>Project Manager's Spotlight series</i> 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.</p> <p><i>Project Manager's Spotlight on Risk Management</i> teaches you how to</p> <ul> <li>Look for and document risk</li> <li>Anticipate why projects fail</li> <li>Prevent scope and schedule risks</li> <li>Analyze and prioritize risks</li> <li>Develop, implement, and monitor risk response plans</li> <li>And much more!</li> </ul>
<p>Foreword ix</p> <p>Acknowledgments x</p> <p>Introduction xiii</p> <p><b>Chapter 1: </b><b>What Is Risk Management? 1</b></p> <p>Defining Risk 1</p> <p>Purpose of Risk Management 6</p> <p>A Practical Risk Management Approach 12</p> <p>Communication Is the Key 20</p> <p>Case Study 26</p> <p><b>Chapter 2: </b><b>Identifying and Documenting Risks 29</b></p> <p>Identifying Risks 29</p> <p>Common Risks 34</p> <p>Where to Look 40</p> <p>How to Look for Risk 45</p> <p>Documenting Project Risk 53</p> <p>Case Study 58</p> <p><b>Chapter 3: </b><b>Why Projects Fail—More Risks and How You Can Prevent Them 61</b></p> <p>The PMINO Syndrome 61</p> <p>Absentee Sponsor 70</p> <p>Disengaged Teams 80</p> <p>Case Study 91</p> <p><b>Chapter 4: </b><b>Preventing Scope and Schedule Risks 95</b></p> <p>Scope Risk 95</p> <p>Schedule Risks 108</p> <p>Change Management 118</p> <p>Case Study 120</p> <p><b>Chapter 5: </b><b>Analyzing and Prioritizing Risks 123</b></p> <p>Qualitative Risk Analysis 123</p> <p>Quantitative Risk Analysis 136</p> <p>The Analysis Method of Choice 142</p> <p>Listing and Ranking Project Risk 142</p> <p>Case Study 146</p> <p><b>Chapter 6: </b><b>Defining Risk Response Plans 149</b></p> <p>Risk Response Planning 149</p> <p>Risk Response Techniques 153</p> <p>Developing Risk Response Plans 160</p> <p>Planning for the Unknown 164</p> <p>Case Study 169</p> <p><b>Chapter 7: </b><b>Implementing and Monitoring Risk Response Plans 171</b></p> <p>Monitoring and Control 171</p> <p>Implementing Response Plans 177</p> <p>Risk Audits 185</p> <p>Case Study 189</p> <p><b>Appendix A: </b><b>Nine Knowledge Areas Refresher 191</b></p> <p>Project Management Process Groups 191</p> <p>Project Management Knowledge Areas 197</p> <p><b>Appendix B: </b><b>Risk Management Templates 203</b></p> <p>Glossary 211</p> <p>Index 217</p>
<b>Kim Heldman</b>, PMP is the best selling author of Sybex's <i>PMP Study Guide</i> and <i>Project Management Jumpstart</i>. Kim is Director of IT Project Management for the Colorado Department of Revenue.
<b>Clear-Cut Ways to Manage Project Risk</b> <p>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.</p> <p>Part of the <i>Project Manager's Spotlight</i> 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.</p> <p><i>Project Manager's Spotlight on Risk Management</i> teaches you how to</p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Look for and document risk</li> <li>Anticipate why projects fail</li> <li>Prevent scope and schedule risks</li> <li>Analyze and prioritize risks</li> <li>Develop, implement, and monitor risk response plans</li> <li>And much more!</li> </ul>

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