{"product_id":"project-managers-spotlight-on-risk-management-isbn-9780782144116","title":"Project Manager's Spotlight on Risk Management","description":"\u003cb\u003eClear-Cut Ways to Manage Project Risk\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIf 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart of the \u003ci\u003eProject Manager's Spotlight series\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eProject Manager's Spotlight on Risk Management\u003c\/i\u003e teaches you how to\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLook for and document risk\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnticipate why projects fail\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrevent scope and schedule risks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnalyze and prioritize risks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop, implement, and monitor risk response plans\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnd much more!\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments x\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat Is Risk Management? 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining Risk 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePurpose of Risk Management 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Practical Risk Management Approach 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunication Is the Key 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eIdentifying and Documenting Risks 29\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying Risks 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon Risks 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Look 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Look for Risk 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDocumenting Project Risk 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Projects Fail—More Risks and How You Can Prevent Them 61\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe PMINO Syndrome 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbsentee Sponsor 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisengaged Teams 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ePreventing Scope and Schedule Risks 95\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScope Risk 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSchedule Risks 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChange Management 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnalyzing and Prioritizing Risks 123\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQualitative Risk Analysis 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuantitative Risk Analysis 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Analysis Method of Choice 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eListing and Ranking Project Risk 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eDefining Risk Response Plans 149\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisk Response Planning 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisk Response Techniques 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping Risk Response Plans 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning for the Unknown 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eImplementing and Monitoring Risk Response Plans 171\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMonitoring and Control 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImplementing Response Plans 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisk Audits 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix A: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eNine Knowledge Areas Refresher 191\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject Management Process Groups 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject Management Knowledge Areas 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix B: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eRisk Management Templates 203\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eKim Heldman\u003c\/b\u003e, PMP is the best selling author of Sybex's \u003ci\u003ePMP Study Guide\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eProject Management Jumpstart\u003c\/i\u003e. 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