Authors: Kim Heldman
ISBN-13: 9780782144116, ISBN-10: 078214411X
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
Date Published: March 2005
Edition: (Non-applicable)
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.
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.
Ch. 1 | What is risk management? | 1 |
Ch. 2 | Identifying and documenting risks | 29 |
Ch. 3 | Why projects fail - more risks and how you can prevent them | 61 |
Ch. 4 | Preventing scope and schedule risks | 95 |
Ch. 5 | Analyzing and prioritizing risks | 123 |
Ch. 6 | Defining risk response plans | 149 |
Ch. 7 | Implementing and monitoring risk response plans | 171 |
App. A | Nine knowledge areas refresher | 191 |
App. B | Risk management templates | 203 |