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In Part 1 of this blog posting we took a look at the first three steps to becoming a risk superhero.  Here we will look at the remaining 4 steps. Step 4—Secure Buy-In From Key Players and Stakeholders With an understanding of risk continuum position, strategic fit and with the right players in place, you’ll be...
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Introduction Risk management can be a deep, cavernous and potentially career-limiting endeavour if not properly planned. Unfortunately, project managers often approach risk in a purely one-dimensional fashion, without considering many essential components such as the company risk climate, the project’s strategic fit, key player and stakeholder involvement and buy-in. Ensuring risk ownership, addressing supply-chain concerns...
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In part one of this blog posting we took a look at the 2 first opportunities which every project manager, regardless of discipline, can and should capitalise upon. They were: 1) Take the opportunity to recognise and reward success 2) Take the opportunity to provide and ask for feedback Here we will look at the remaining 4...
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When asked how typical risk management exercises are conducted, most project managers reply that this involves conversations and documentation around risk events and their respective probabilities and impacts. While this is a necessary and beneficial exercise, this standard approach and mind set does not account for taking time to recognise and focus on maximising...
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