3 ways to manage project risk

Hello fellow clarity builder

Simple Rule 08: Keep on Top of Risks.

On a large, complex change programme, I agreed with my team to capture risks as they appeared, decide what to do next and act while there was time.

The habit was well received. My sponsor appreciated our candour and that we were identifying the elephant in the room.

Today's theme is keeping on top of risks: setting them up and mitigating them as quickly as possible. The short video shows the tools, with further reading below.

Watch the demonstration →

Uncertainty is the only certainty; things will not go to plan. Write down your top risks and do something about them, immediately.

Read online →

Do One Thing Turn one risk into action At your next project review: What are the top threats right now? What would cause the biggest delay or loss? Which risks need action this month? Log one project risk now →

Further Reading

Keep on top of risks How should you manage this work? Use a simple choice between individual, managed-team and project approaches before important work begins. Read the full story →

Keep on top of risks Why burnout belongs in the risk conversation Greg's experience and APM's evidence show why capacity and support belong in project risk reviews. Read the full story →

Once risks are visible and actively managed, you are better placed to break the work into smaller parts and scale with less drama.

See you next time

Greg