Risk management is one of the most critical practices in project management. Yet it often gets ignored in actual practice. What does good risk management look like, and why don’t we do enough of it?
Differing Perceptions
We don’t do project management, we practice it. It is not a universal standard or procedure that must be followed with religious adherence; it is a way of thinking and organizing our work that requires appreciation of context and relevance.
The Risks Of Change
While projects may be uncertain, change is a virtual certainty. Projects are dynamic, and requirements evolve. This level of change, however, makes the whole idea of risk management challenging. How do we approach thinking about risks in the face of certain change?
The CIO as Driver of Organizational Change: Not
Most organizations would like the CIO to be a driver of organizational change. Most CIOs would like to be considered that, as well. While CIOs have a critical role, however, that would not be it. Insights from a recent high-profile study.
Defining Boundaries
Projects, by definition, have a start and a finish. One of the more intriguing challenges that project managers face, however, is determining where in fact the finish line occurs. This has impacts for the individual project manager, as well as for the organization.
Good Enough For Van Gogh
All too often, the concepts of creativity and process are seen as mutually exclusive. Process is as essential to creatiivity as it is to managing any other outcome.