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Project Risk Management: How-to guide (with tips)

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Risk management is a staple skill of project managers. As the project environments we work in get more and more complex, with greater levels of uncertainty and more transformative, disruptive projects, being able to deal with risk remains top of the list of desirable skills for managers in all areas of business.

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Bowtie Analysis for Risk Management: Example & Template Included

ProjectManager.com

This is called risk, and project management has created risk management tools to address these uncertainties. Well break down the bowtie model and explain when to do a bowtie risk assessment, including a bowtie diagram in an example to make the concept fully understandable. Risk cards can identify potential problems.

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Embracing Positive Risk: A Path to Innovation

Scrum.org

We often think of risk as a negative force, something to be avoided or mitigated. If you ask most middle managers what their main job is, a majority will reflect that they manage the flow of work to their people and manage the risks of the work. We might prioritize rigid processes over flexibility or discourage experimentation.

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What Is a RAID Log and Why Should I Use One?

ProjectManager.com

Risks are a bit different than issues; risks are issues that haven’t happened yet. By identifying what risks are probable, you can prepare for them and have a response in place if and when they show up in your project. That’s called risk or issue management. Risks are the potential problems lurking in your project.

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A New Look At Running Grants & Programs: Why Use A System When You Have Excel?

Speaker: Gareth Webb & Phil Selley, Founding Partners at Intouch Business

As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.

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Project Review Process: A How-to Guide

ProjectManager.com

It does this by identifying issues, such as challenges, risks or obstacles that might hinder the project’s success. Project Performance Review This is a systematic evaluation of a project’s progress and performance against established goals and metrics, such as the budget, risk assessment and progress.

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RAID Log Practitioner Course Review

Rebel’s Guide to PM

As a project manager, we’re constantly tracking actions, risks, issues, and more – these are the bread-and-butter activities for project managers to keep the project on track. We dove deep into risk management and other areas, as well as the value of historical logging – and how this can save you! What is a RAID log?

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From Rigid To Resilient: Why Enterprises Need Modular Commerce Now

Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón

We’ll explore how brands can integrate a modern commerce solution within their existing infrastructure to move faster, adapt to market changes, and fuel long-term growth without the risks of a full migration. Key Takeaways: ✅ Agility Without the Overhaul: How an extensible approach enables innovation while maintaining stability.

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Breaking The Commerce Bottleneck: Your SAP Exit Plan Starts Now

Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar

🔄 Composability 101: Discover how modular architecture boosts agility, lower risk, and unlock scalability. Key Takeaways: ⌛️ Why now? Understand the urgency of modernizing legacy platforms before the July 2026 deadline. 📆 June 18, 2025 at 9:30am PDT, 12:30pm EDT, 5:30pm BST

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ERM Program Fundamentals for Success in the Banking Industry

Speaker: William Hord, Senior VP of Risk & Professional Services

Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) is critical for industry growth in today’s fast-paced and ever-changing risk landscape. Do we understand and articulate our bank’s risk appetite and how that impacts our business units? How are we measuring and rating our risk impact, likelihood, and controls to mitigate our risk?

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Everything You Need to Know About Crypto

Speaker: Ryan McInerny, CAMS, FRM, MSBA - Principal, Product Strategy

With 20% of Americans owning cryptocurrencies, speaking "fluent crypto" in the financial sector ensures you are prepared to discuss growth and risk management strategies when the topic arises. May 18th, 2023 at 9:30 am PDT, 12:30 pm EDT, 5:30 pm BST

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How AI Enables Success for PMO and Strategic Portfolio Management Leaders Like You

You can leverage AI to help make informed and data-based decisions; automate tasks to boost efficiency and productivity; and proactively identify and mitigate risks to improve project success rates. The exponential growth of AI and its new applications is a game-changer.

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The Power of Storytelling in Risk Management

Speaker: Dr. Karen Hardy, CEO and Chief Risk Officer of Strategic Leadership Advisors LLC

Communication is a core component of a resilient organization's risk management framework. However, risk communication involves more than just reporting information and populating dashboards, and we may be limiting our skillset. Storytelling is the ability to express ideas and convey messages to others, including stakeholders.

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The Constructor's Digital Transformation Playbook: Reducing Risk With Technology

Speaker: Dylan Secrest

Managing risk in construction has always been a challenge, but as projects grow in complexity, traditional methods no longer cut it. Enter Digital Transformation - a game changer approach that replaces inefficiency with AI-powered analytics, real-time monitoring, and automated workflows to proactively manage risk.

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The Ultimate Guide To Data-Driven Construction: Optimize Projects, Reduce Risks, & Boost Innovation

Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network

Fortunately, digital tools now offer valuable insights to help mitigate these risks. In today’s construction market, owners, construction managers, and contractors must navigate increasing challenges, from cost management to project delays. That’s where data-driven construction comes in.