ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Sometimes stakeholders want something different from what they had requested during initiation. Change control is the process used to manage all these variables. If change happens (which it always does) then it’s crucial that you have a mechanism in place to control that process. What Is Change Control? Teams get sick.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Issues will inevitably come up, and you need a mitigation strategy in place to know how to manage risks on your project. In this article, we’ll discuss strategies that let you get a glimpse at potential risks, so you can identify and track risks on your project. What is Risk Management on Projects?

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Project Risk Coach

AUGUST 24, 2020

In a one-on-one meeting, I asked Mike how he was identifying, analyzing, and managing his risks. His response revealed his belief in risk management but a lack of actual application with his teams. Warren Buffett says, "Risk comes from not knowing what you are doing." Failure to focus on the risks that matter.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 31, 2018

But if a project isn’t initiated correctly, then those hopes and expectations aren’t anchored in a solid foundation, and your project can drift off course and head for disaster. Of course, there are many steps in the successful execution of a project, but project initiation is the first and, in some ways, the most important step.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 26, 2024

Optimizing Risk Responses in professional project management resonates profoundly with the empirical foundation of Scrum. Scrum's framework inherently addresses risk by embracing uncertainty and change, making it an ideal approach for managing both opportunities and threats in complex environments.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Risks will arise and threaten the successful delivery of your project. Using a risk breakdown structure (RBS) is how you prepare for the unexpected. A risk breakdown structure is great for identifying and prioritizing risks so you know which will be more or less impactful. The Four Categories of Risk in a Project.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 22, 2024

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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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Plan for project risks with this risk register template for Excel. Define risk priority and the potential impact for each. Risk is going to happen, but with this free risk tracking template handy, you can prepare for it and have a response already thought out and in place. Every project has risk.

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The IIL Blog

AUGUST 14, 2024

Yet, their contribution to cybersecurity risk management is indispensable. At the core of cybersecurity risk management lies a comprehensive understanding of potential threats and vulnerabilities. Project managers excel in identifying and assessing risks. Project managers are the architects of organizational change.

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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 14, 2022

The best project managers were the ones who had a habit of identifying and managing risks. Let's look at three ways you can improve your risk identification and reduce major misses. Wise project managers know that there are unknown risks lurking in every corner. Checklists make risk identification much easier.

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Project Risk Coach

JUNE 20, 2022

In this article, let's look at each principle and why each one matters with respect to managing risks. Optimize Risk Responses 11. For example, one of the PMBOK® principles is to optimize risk responses. Risk Management Implications What happens when the project environment is not conducive to collaboration?

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 3, 2024

Being prepared for change helps to mitigate the risks associated with those changes. It’s a means to know if the organization’s or project’s ability to initiate, follow through and maintain lasting changes. If there aren’t enough benefits or too many risks involved then maybe the change isn’t worth it.

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Project Risk Coach

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

The best project managers were the ones who had a habit of identifying and managing risks. Let's look at three ways you can improve your risk identification and reduce major misses. Wise project managers know that there are unknown risks lurking in every corner. Checklists make risk identification much easier.

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Alan Parker Blog

MAY 7, 2024

Introduction The Monitoring & Controlling phase is about keeping an eye on progress and actively adjusting strategies and actions to align with project goals. Monitoring & Controlling helps project managers address potential risks proactively, manage changes, and ensure that the project adheres to its schedule and budget.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 4, 2017

This article, How To Do Document Version Control , first appeared on Girl's Guide to PM. A reader got in touch recently and asked for more info on document version control. Version control is used for lots of different project management assets. How To Get Started With Document Version Control.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

PRINCE2® stands for Projects IN a Controlled Environment (Version 2). It’s a customizable way of managing and controlling the work. You should look at what happened on past projects because that helps mitigate risk on your current project. Tweak project controls to make the whole thing work for your situation.

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Resource Guru

MARCH 7, 2023

If your project isn’t built on a solid foundation at the initial phase of a project it’s far more likely to run into much larger problems further down the line. Let’s take a closer look at the initiation phase of a project life cycle, so that you can make sure your project can stand the test of time (and wind, should that be a factor).

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 23, 2024

That’s because the project teams involved with these successful projects follow a defined and repeatable process, which mitigates risk and achieves objectives. It helps to complete projects on time, manage risk, achieve project goals, deliver more benefits and handle change with minor disruption.

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Scrum.org

JULY 30, 2023

That means taking calculated risks that can lead to either success or failure. These metrics can create a false sense of control and foster unhealthy comparisons. Everyone within the organization is focused on working towards initiatives that bring the most value, allowing for a powerful and cohesive alignment of efforts.

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Project Risk Coach

JUNE 4, 2023

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. Inadequate Risk Management Failure to identify and mitigate risks is a common cause of project trouble.

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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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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 26, 2023

It does this by overseeing the program’s operations and offering control much as a government does for a nation or corporate governance does for a corporation. This requires an organization to structure itself for program management and have the necessary tools to monitor and control the program effectively.

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Project Pulse Journal

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

By: Dr. Michael Shick, MSPM, PMP, CSM Are you a project manager or team member tired of projects that get out of control, consume resources, and seem to go far beyond their original scope? Imagine initiating a project so effectively that it stays on track and aligns perfectly with organizational goals. What is Project Initiation?

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Scrum.org

MAY 31, 2019

An organization’s ability to rapidly and deliberately respond to changing demand, while controlling risk helps ascertain its Agility. If practiced in true essence, Scrum helps teams and organizations mitigate risks through its rules. Mitigating risk needs to be integral part of building any product. Iterative Delivery.

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 15, 2024

Project planning, execution, monitoring and controlling are often the focus of project management. Even project initiation gets attention, but project completion is usually mentioned as an afterthought. That’s a mistake. Every phase of a project is important. Here are 10 steps that will lead to successful project completion.

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Project Risk Coach

JULY 5, 2022

In this article, we will explore this domain, why it's critical to projects, how to engage stakeholders, and some common stakeholder risks. Additionally, I create the initial stakeholder register. Moreover, significant change control events may occur later. What is the Stakeholder Performance Domain? Early in your projects.

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Project Risk Coach

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

These conversations provide accurate insights into project performance, threats, and opportunities that can affect important strategic initiatives." Engage in Strategic Risk Management Strategic risk management is a process for identifying, analyzing, and managing risks most critical to the achievement of your organization's goals.

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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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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

They’re initiated to help a company grow. Because a capital project must be carefully managed, governments and corporations alike will use project management software to control the use of its resources and manage time. ProjectManager’s powerful Gantt charts help control capital projects. But what is a capital asset?

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Project management knowledge areas coincide with the process groups, which are project initiation, project planning , project execution, monitoring and controlling, and project closing. This process is monitored, analyzed and reported on to identify and control any changes or problems that might occur. Project Time Management.

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Project Pulse Journal

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

Explore the world of project monitoring and controlling , where we'll guide you through project oversight without overwhelming your team. A successful project execution phase , monitoring and controlling phase relies heavily on flexibility and effective communication. What is Monitoring and Controlling in Project Management?

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Project Risk Coach

JULY 5, 2017

It was always interesting to watch—the best project managers were the ones who had a habit of identifying risks, both threats and opportunities. And these individuals did not perform the risk identification just once at the beginning of their projects. Wise project managers know that there are unknown risks lurking in every corner.

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Project Risk Coach

JANUARY 18, 2021

Not implementing the right type of PMO/degree of control. Although you may wish to implement a directive/high control PMO, your organization may not be ready for significant change. Perhaps start with a supportive/low control structure. Be sure to identify and evaluate your risks in light of your project objectives.

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Project Risk Coach

JANUARY 31, 2022

Control is low. Controlling - require project managers to follow a project management framework or methodology using specific tools and templates. Control is moderate. Control is high. Risk: How high is the risk? What is the project risk score? Supporting, Controlling, Directive)? Best wishes!

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Project Risk Coach

JULY 16, 2018

Known and unknown, internal and external, upside and downside—risks are woven into the fabric of every project. Project managers can waste a lot of time due to poor risk management. In today’s article, let’s look at seven things not to do when identifying project risks. However, risk waits for no one.

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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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