Identifying and Managing Project Risk: Essential Tools for Failure-Proofing Your Project

Fully updated and revised to reflect the latest Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide), this essential resource provides clear-cut methods to implement at any organization and for any size or type of project. Identifying and Managing Project Risk takes you step-by-step through every phase of a project, providing real life examples and tips to illustrate key principles in project risk analysis.

Analyzing aspects such as available resources, project scope, and scheduling, the book shows you how to control and manage every risk. Featuring all new material on topics including the growing area of Enterprise Risk Management and more, Identifying and Managing Project Risk gives you everything you need to manage risk, helping to make the so-called “impossible project” a thing of the past.

ADVANCE Praise for THE SECOND EDITION OF IDENTIFYING AND MANAGING PROJECT RISK:

“Solid research . . . nailed key concepts regarding the identification and management of project risk . . . concise and entertaining. Kendrick provides the reader with the tools and techniques necessary for successful project management.” — Charles W. Bosler Jr., CPCM, Founder and Chairman, PMI, Risk Management Specific Interest Group; President, Risk Services & Technology (RST) of Amherst, New Hampshire

“Tom Kendrick’s second edition of Identifying and Managing Project Risk is an absolute must for every serious project manager and student of risk management. Far more than just a review of the theory, Kendrick provides practical information and suggestions on how to apply risk management in the real world . . . your world . . . and be successful.” — Craig D. Peterson, PMP, President, PMI Risk Management Specific Interest Group; Lead General Systems Engineer, The MITRE Corporation

“This book is an excellent treatment of both project and risk management. Filled with practical insights and examples, it sets a new standard for useful project management/risk management books.” — Payson Hall, Manager, Catalysis Group, Inc.