Project Risk Coach

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Why are many project managers confused over risks? Why do some project managers include positive risks in risk management and others do not? Let's clarify what we mean by the term risk. Risk is a Choice Merriam-Webster defines risk as “the possibility of loss or injury: peril.” Peter Bernstein.

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Project Risk Coach

MARCH 28, 2023

As the project management landscape becomes increasingly complex, effectively identifying, assessing, and managing risks has become critical for project managers. The PMI-RMP certification covers various domains, each with its set of tasks and enablers that project managers can leverage to manage risks effectively. Domains (e.g.,

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Risk is always present. If we were to try and avoid all risks, it would be paralyzing—not to mention impossible. As you might imagine, there’s a process in project management that addresses risk and how to deal with it. It’s called risk mitigation. No project plan is complete without a solid risk mitigation plan.

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Project Management Update Submitted Articles

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Project risk is defined by Project Management Institute as "an uncertain event or condition that, if it occurs, has a positive or negative effect on a project’s objectives.” Put it simply, to most project professionals, risk is the likelihood that a project will fail to meet its objectives.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Before you’re able to analyze the risk in your project, you have to acknowledge that risk is going to happen in your project. By planning for risks, you begin the process of knowing how to identify, monitor and close out risks when they show up in your project. Part of that process is risk analysis.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 29, 2021

Risks matter. That’s the point of risk management: thinking about what might go wrong before it does, so you can put a plan together to deal with it if it does. However, at the beginning of your project when your risk log is empty, it can be a bit of a challenge to think of all the stuff that might need to go on there.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 20, 2021

There is so much that can impact them; a storm cutting off the supply chain, equipment failure or a labor dispute are merely three possible situations in a seemingly endless succession of risks. It’s no wonder so much of project management is focused on risk! What is a Project Risk? Negative risk? Positive risk?

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Project Risk Coach

JANUARY 24, 2022

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. But, it doesn't have to be that way.

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Project Risk Coach

JANUARY 14, 2019

Project managers constantly think about risks, both threats and opportunities. Let’s consider a simple but powerful tool to capture and manage your risks—the Risk Register. What to Include in a Risk Register. Consider using this syntax: Cause -> Risk -> Impact. ” Risk Owner. Risk Score.

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Project Risk Coach

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Changes in project risks are inevitable. As a project progresses, the probability and impact of current risks change, new risks emerge, and residual risks may increase or decrease. What tools and techniques can project managers use for controlling risks and getting the results they are looking for?

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Project Risk Coach

DECEMBER 31, 2019

I often hear people say, “Our company has too many meetings. The meetings last too long and they are woefully mismanaged.” And yet, meetings can be an indispensable tool for accomplishing work. Let’s look at 10 ways to improve project meetings and achieve greater results. 10 Project Meeting Boosters.

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Project Risk Coach

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

Learn to Better Manage Enterprise Risks Through Project Risk Management Many organizations have adopted enterprise risk management (ERM) as a way to make better decisions, get stronger operating results, and meet regulatory requirements. What is Enterprise Risk Management? An organization’s risk champion (e.g.,

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 26, 2023

For a program governance framework to work, it must be repeatable and structure activities, such as communication, monitoring and more. This requires an organization to structure itself for program management and have the necessary tools to monitor and control the program effectively. Get started with ProjectManager today for free.

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Project Risk Coach

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

Most of your project problems can be avoided or greatly reduced through risk management. The simple act of identifying and discussing risks goes a long way towards reducing problems in your project. Let’s look at how to start the risk management process. How will you identify risks? Who will own the project risks.

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Project Risk Coach

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

Learn to Better Manage Enterprise Risks Through Project Risk Management Many organizations have adopted enterprise risk management (ERM) as a way to make better decisions, get stronger operating results, and meet regulatory requirements. What is Enterprise Risk Management? An organization’s risk champion (e.g.,

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Resource Guru

APRIL 13, 2023

Monitoring and controlling a project is an essential part of any successful project process. So come with us as we go down the rabbit hole of monitoring and controlling, and show you just how important it really is. In this article, we’ll cover: What is monitoring and controlling in project management?

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 16, 2024

Our roadmaps show all your projects on a Gantt chart and visual timeline, which helps you prioritize tasks, allocate resources more effectively and meet your project deadlines. The latter is when you meet with the project team and go through what worked and what didn’t. Get started with ProjectManager today for free.

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Project Pulse Journal

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

Michael Shick, MSPM, PMP, CSM Project management isn't just about hitting milestones and meeting deadlines. Can you truly have a well-monitored project and a motivated team working harmoniously? Can you truly have a well-monitored project and a motivated team working harmoniously? The answer is a resounding YES!

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 23, 2023

To understand what project health is let’s define it and the areas that should be monitored to make sure your project is healthy. As we’ll see in a moment, this requires a close monitoring of various elements of the project. ProjectManager has real-time dashboards to monitor the health of your project. What Is Project Health?

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 23, 2023

ProjectManager is award-winning project management software that gives you the tools to monitor and control your project scope, time and budget. The project manager understands that if the schedule can’t be changed, then the scope and budget of the project must be closely monitored. You get live metrics including time, budget and more.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 23, 2024

The more mature an organization’s management, the more likely they’re going to meet its strategic goals. On the other hand, if an organization has underdeveloped management, the more likely that its projects will have trouble meeting deadlines and staying on budget.

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Project Bliss

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

It can be tough to make your virtual meetings more engaging. But doing so can ensure you’re getting the most value from the session, and creating an experience your remote meeting participants will enjoy. Meeting participants are by now accustomed to meeting online. How to Make Your Virtual Meetings More Engaging.

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LiquidPlanner

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Risk and uncertainty are inherent parts of all project work, making project risk management an important topic for teams to address. When studies tell us that easily half of all IT projects run over budget and past deadline , we see how easily risk turns into real trouble for projects and their organizations.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 18, 2023

It allows project managers to gauge the actual performance of the project and see if that aligns with the planned performance, such as meeting schedule milestones and costs associated with the project budget. Meeting milestones and deadlines is important. Risk Risk is an unexpected event in a project.

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 19, 2022

Project execution’s key purpose is to complete the work defined in the project management plan and to meet key project objectives. This also involves controlling the scope, which is part of the monitoring and controlling phase of a project. Meet Regularly. That’s why monitoring and tracking during execution is so important.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Just toggle over to the dashboard and monitor costs in real time. Learn more How to Control Costs Being able to monitor costs in real time is important, but that’s only part of a thorough control cost process. Therefore, you’ll want to meet with the project team as they have the experience and can give you more realistic estimates.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

You can even use project planning templates to help you manage your project, track progress and risks. They cover all the bases, from creating a timeline to chart your tasks to having a risk register to prepare your team for issues that inevitably arise in every project. It can help you monitor project expenses and avoid cost overruns.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Their responsibilities are the same in that they plan, review plans, schedule tasks and monitor and control projects to ensure that they’re delivered on time without overspending. Those are called the project phases and they are initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling and, finally, closing.

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Project Risk Coach

JUNE 4, 2023

These projects often fail to meet their objectives, experience delays, exceed budgets, or even result in complete failure. Effective planning and estimation techniques, such as leveraging historical data, involving domain experts, and employing project management tools, can significantly reduce the risk of troubled projects.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Another measure to prevent error is having a system to monitor your production in real time. Quality control is part of the larger quality management process, which focuses on meeting quality requirements. An X-bar chart is used in quality control to monitor the mean of successive samples of a constant size. X-Bar Chart.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 22, 2023

Project planning is the second stage in project management, after initiation and before execution, monitoring and controlling and closing. Risk Management A project risk is an unexpected event, which can be positive or negative. This is done through a resource management plan.

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 15, 2021

Project managers plan, budget, monitor and report on the project with project management tools , sometimes pitching the idea of the project or being assigned to it once it’s already been approved. Risk Management. Then there are risks, which are potential problems, ones that have yet to occur or might not ever. Time Management.

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WorkOtter

JANUARY 13, 2023

An unexpected event is always a risk; its impact can be negative or positive. Risk managers are responsible for enacting the processes that help manage these project risks. Stages of Risk Management. The established processes for managing risks are broken down into stages. Monitor & Report. Risk Impacts.

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PM Basics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Risk management is arguably the most crucial piece in my project management approach. Therefore, I spent lots of time and effort creating a practical risk management process. Risk management process is a structured approach to identifying, assessing, addressing, and controlling risks. So, let’s dive in!

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MPUG

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

In this article, we’re addressing a common question in modern project management: Do we need risk management in agile projects? Do agile projects have risks associated with them? And do we want to let those risks run wild without any effort to contain them? So, yes, of course, we need risk management in agile projects.

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Project Risk Coach

OCTOBER 23, 2021

3 Is an Opportunity a Risk, Really? 8 Evaluating Opportunities 9 Responding to Opportunities 10 Monitoring Opportunities. Project managers may use qualitative and quantitative risk analysis to evaluate opportunities. Consequently, these project managers and team members fail to take advantage of these upside risks.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 31, 2023

You need money to pay for the resources to meet the demands of the project within the time allotted. While there are several project management roles within a project team, the project manager is usually in charge of overseeing the process of planning, executing and monitoring projects from start to finish.

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