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Authors: Kim Heldman
ISBN-13: 9780782144116, ISBN-10: 078214411X
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
Date Published: March 2005
Edition: (Non-applicable)

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Author Biography: Kim Heldman

Kim Heldman, PMP is the best selling author of Sybex's PMP Study Guide and Project Management Jumpstart. Kim is Director of IT Project Management for the Colorado Department of Revenue.

Book Synopsis

Part of the new Project Manager's Spotlight series from Sybex, this practical book was created for project managers who need quick and effective solutions to today s PM challenges. It highlights the critical components of risk management and offers clear and concise coverage that is highly accessible and applicable. By shining the spotlight on this essential but often overlooked business function, author Kim Heldman provides project managers with real-world skills that can be put to use immediately on small-to-medium sized projects.

Table of Contents

Ch. 1What is risk management?1
Ch. 2Identifying and documenting risks29
Ch. 3Why projects fail - more risks and how you can prevent them61
Ch. 4Preventing scope and schedule risks95
Ch. 5Analyzing and prioritizing risks123
Ch. 6Defining risk response plans149
Ch. 7Implementing and monitoring risk response plans171
App. ANine knowledge areas refresher191
App. BRisk management templates203

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