Project Risk Management: Processes, Techniques and Insights
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| Rating | : | 4.54 (933 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0471958042 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 344 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-03-06 |
| Language | : | English |
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From the Publisher This book argues that risk management is a key task for project managers in any project. Examples illustrate issues, concepts, and methodologies. . It describes a methodology for a systematic approach to risk management and discusses project risk management in the context of the project management task as a whole
Good on Basics Alvarez Chapman's book complements Tom Kendrick's book "Identifying and Managing Project Risk". Its a bit dated compared to Kendrick's book, but does a good job of providing both a historical perspective on the evolution of risk management as well as covers the basic. If only have time for one, go with Kendrick's book, but if you if you have the time and inclination both are worth having in your library.. "Heavy on process and insight; light on technique" according to Mike Tarrani. This is the most comprehensive treatment of project risk management processes I have read. The focus is on the process itself, using techniques to illustrate the advice and insights that are heavily interspersed throughout. Because techniques are used to reinforce the information on process and insights this book is better suited for readers who have a good understanding of risk management techniques.Another feature is the risk management processes provided can be used for either project or product management because of the fine granularity of the project life cycle used - instead of the typical 6-stage Requirements, Des. Excellent Literature on Risk Management All projects involve risk and risk involves both threat and opportunity. In today's world of project management, perhaps the single most important skill that a project manager can possess is risk management. Organizations that better understand the nature of the risks can manage them more effectively.This book provides a framework for integrating risk management into the management of projects. It explains how to do this through the definition of generic risk management processes and shows how these processes can be mapped onto the stages of the project life cycle.Another feature is the risk management processes provided
The central aim of Project Risk Management is to set out the key issues and concepts involved in effective risk management in a clear and accessible way. Its emphasis is risk management rather than risk evaluation and it treats risk management as an "add in" (rather than as an "add on") to project management. Project Management. The methodology is applicable to all kinds and all sizes of project, whether this warrants detailed, quantitative analysis or a "quick and dirty" approach using only qualitative analysis. In the estimating, planning, implementation and realisation of any project, large or small, an understanding of risk management is critical. Based on a sound conceptual foundation, developed to meet practical concerns, Project Risk Management is a clear, comprehensive guide relevant to anyone involved in managing a project. A central concern of the authors is to provide a comprehensive discussion of risk management processes set firmly in the context of the project management task as a