Identifying and Managing Project Risk: Essential Tools for Failure-Proofing Your Project

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Identifying and Managing Project Risk: Essential Tools for Failure-Proofing Your Project
by Tom Kendrick
from AMACOM

Customer Reviews:

• Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0

• In search of good books on managing project risks
  This book provides an overview on how to manage certain types of project risks (some risks are not covered, e.g. financial) and, implicitly, only IT projects and not other types of projects (e.g. construction). Like many books on this topic, the treatment is uneven. The strengths are its logical structure and clear exposition. I knocked off 2 stars because a) there is a disconnect between the text (mostly IT-related) and case study (building of Panama Canal), and b) neglect of contractual issues, the key... more info

• A pretty good book
  While I'm using this as required reading for a grad school class on Risk Management, I'd read this even if it wasn't required. Engaging for a not-so-easy subject to talk about, along with good and relevant examples. Talking about big and small projects, you get a feeling as you read that this book is for you, not just "big time companies" with mega projects.

• Easy to Read
  The book is very well-written and easy to read. I work in a high-tech start-up company and this book was quite applicable to some of the tasks we do.

• Good overview, heavy in IT & scheduling
  This risk management book provides a good overview of the risk management process from start to finish, and provides examples from technical projects. The text guides the reader through the three steps of risk identification, assessment, and management, and discusses the difference between macro-management of risk at a corporate or portfolio level, and micro-management of risk at the project level.
  The book stresses the need for an understanding of each facet of the project in order to identify areas... more info

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