Project Manager's Spotlight on Risk Management

by Kim Heldman

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!

309 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2005

Reviews

[Patrice · Rating 3 out of 5]

I had to read this book for a project risk management course. I will say that the concepts are very easy to follow and provides enough to detail and examples that it gets the point across without being repetitious or being filled with useless information. I will keep as reference.

[Kristy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ok book, did a decent job, considering the subject matter.

[Luke Evans · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of the more strait forward books on risk management that I've found. It reaches that standard while also being directly applicable to project management rather than business in general.

[Vicente · Rating 4 out of 5]

Helpful, simpler breakdown of the vast info that encompasses risk management, with practical case study throughout. Maintains relevance despite it being published a while ago.

[Steve Whiting · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good coverage of the subject, in pretty extensive detail. By implication, it's most relevant to large projects with heavy-duty PMI-style project management.

It's a little dull to read (a risk of writing about Risk, perhaps), and I would have liked to have seen some coverage of how to adapt these risk methods in a more Agile environment, and it may all seem a bit familiar if you've worked in an organisation with mature risk management approach, but despite that minor carping it's a worthwhile read on the subject.

[Ricardo Vargas · Rating 3 out of 5]

Risk management approach done by Kim Heldman. I think it is a well written and interesting book.

Abordagem sobre gerenciamento de riscos feita pela Kim Heldman. Eu acho um livro interessante e bem escrito.

[Martha · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book for my risk management class. I recommend this book for any project manager who wants to revisit how they identify and manage risk. Its a small, yet powerful book.

[Shannon · Rating 2 out of 5]

no comment, wish I had real book instead of etextbook

[Rachel Anne · Rating 2 out of 5]

this is my class textbook and i wanted to put it on here because it makes me want to absolutely scream i hate this class so much.