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How Poor Risk Management Is Hurting Your Program

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Poor risk management is costly. Program managers are caught off guard by emerging risks. And these risks may turn into issues costing more time and money. We can identify risks early. We can assess and prioritize our risks, allowing us to make better use of our limited time. Things spiraled out of control.

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Best Cost Control Techniques

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This is why in project management and business in general cost control is so important. To understand cost control, let’s first define it and then we’ll show the steps you can take to implement cost control. There are also a number of cost control techniques that can help, which we’ll also outline. What Is Cost Control?

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Risk Mitigation in Project Management

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Risk is something every leader knows well. We all need to become comfortable with some risks. We are never going to eliminate all risks. What Is Risk Mitigation? It involves a process that we’ll explore in a moment but basically addresses the top risks in order to fully protect the project. Learn more.

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What are the Risk Management Roles in Projects and Programs?

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This article will provide clear guidance on how to define and assign risk management roles and responsibilities for projects and programs. Ensuring that all of the risks are addressed can be a daunting task, particularly for larger, complex projects. Project team members report to both a functional manager and project manager(s).

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Uncovering the Benefits of Clear Risk Statements

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I've looked at many risk registers through the years, and I've had difficulty understanding the risks many times. The risk statements were vague and lacked consistency. In this article, let's explore the benefits of clear risk statements. An accurate picture of one’s risk is important for making sound decisions.

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What Is Change Control in Project Management?

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Teams get sick. Change control is the process used to manage all these variables. If change happens (which it always does) then it’s crucial that you have a mechanism in place to control that process. But what is change control in project management, and what are the steps necessary to implement it?

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What Is Change Management? Process & Models Explained

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There are several organizational change management strategies that can be applied to manage work, resources, business processes and budget allocations as well as different types of organizational changes. They are used to address how each impacts the other in order to identify weaknesses. Unlike Lewin’s there is no specific order.