Synopses & Reviews
* A practical and concise approach to analyzing and managing risk in projects * A tried and tested method that has been used on major industrial and infrastructure projects * Case studies including Euro 2000 and the Dutch High Speed Rail line illustrate the theory * Written by acknowledged experts in the field * Of interest to project managers, project leaders, risk analysts Risk management is a structured form of risk control that identifies possible problems early and thus ensures that the project is both better managed and controlled. A project is never without risks: these risks can put the whole process and schedule of the project in jeopardy. Suddenly an unforeseen problem or requirement can put a project on hold and delay the whole process causing havoc for everyone involved. Therefore it isn't sufficient to take action after the fact, and planning is necessary to anticipate and manage possible future setbacks. Project Risk Management helps illustrate how to avoid these pitfalls. Section one explores the theory of risk analysis and how to control risk (risk management). Section two looks at putting these ideas into practice and how risk management can be implemented in different types of projects and at different stages of a project. This section also includes detailed case studies.
Synopsis
* A practical and concise approach to analyzing and managing risk in projects
Synopsis
A project is never without risks. An unforeseen problem or requirement can delay the whole process, causing havoc for everyone involved.
Risk management is a structured form of risk control that unearths possible bottlenecks early and thus ensures that a project is both better managed and controlled.
Project Risk Management is a practical and concise book that outlines a tried and tested approach that has been used successfully on a number of large projects. The book is broken down into two parts:
Section 1 explores risk analysis and how to control risk;
Section 2 looks at putting these ideas into practice and how risk management can be implemented in different types of project and at different stages;
The book is written by experienced project risk managers and includes detailed case studies (including Euro 2000) which are used to illustrate the theory.
Synopsis
A project is never without risks, but an unforeseen problem or requirement can delay the whole process.
Project Risk Management is a practical and concise book that outlines a tried and tested approach that has been used successfully on a number of large projects. The book is broken down into two parts:
Section 1 explores risk analysis and how to control risk, and Section 2 looks at putting these ideas into practice and how risk management can be implemented in different types of project and at different stages.
About the Author
Daniella van Well-Stam has worked in risk analysis and risk management at Twynstra Gudde since 1995. She specializes in risk management primarily on infrastructure projects.
Fianne Lindenaar has worked as a risk analysis specialist since 1997 and at the RISMAN Project Bureau since 1999.
Suzanne van Kinderen is a project management consultant who specializes in risk management on infrastructure and industrial projects.
Bouke van den Bunt has worked in building services at the Dutch Ministry of Public Works in the field of risk analysis and risk management. He has been the director of the RISMAN Project Bureau since 2000.
Table of Contents
1 Introduction
Why risk management?
What is risk management?
Risk management within a project-based approach
Not just setbacks
How to use this book
Case studies
2 Risk analysis
Setting the objectives of the risk analysis
Identify the risks
Determine the most important risks
Identify the control measures
Determine the objective of risk management
Case studies
3 Performing a risk analysis
Objective and desired result of the risk analysis
The design of the risk analysis
Activities involved in the risk analysis
Timeframe for applying a risk analysis
4 Risk management
Choosing control measures
Implementing control measures
Evaluating control measures
Updating the risk analysis
Case studies
5 Performing risk management
Objective and desired result of risk management
The structure of risk management
Information
Activities involved in risk management
Case studies
6 Implementing risk management
Implementation is a made-to-measure process
Risk management: a learning curve
Approach
Case studies
7 Conclusion