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Overview
Clear-Cut Ways to Manage Project Risk
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.
Part of the Project Manager's Spotlight 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.
Project Manager's Spotlight on Risk Management teaches you how to
- Look for and document risk
- Anticipate why projects fail
- Prevent scope and schedule risks
- Analyze and prioritize risks
- Develop, implement, and monitor risk response plans
- And much more!
Synopsis
Part of the new Project Manager's Spotlight series from Sybex, this practical book was created for project managers who need quick and effective solutions to today s PM challenges. It highlights the critical components of risk management and offers clear and concise coverage that is highly accessible and applicable. By shining the spotlight on this essential but often overlooked business function, author Kim Heldman provides project managers with real-world skills that can be put to use immediately on small-to-medium sized projects.