Establishing Facts
Step 2 in the five step risk management process involves analyzing the risk events and impacts identified in Step 1. This step is designed to help identify which risks are significant enough to the monorail project to require active risk management. To ensure action plans implemented in Step 4 are effective, it is essential to gain a better understanding of why a risk event or impact may occur, as well as its effect on the total loss with respect to the project’s total cost. The goal of Step 2 is to develop a list of drivers for each risk event and impact, identify the probability of occurrence for each risk event or impact, estimate the total loss associated with each risk event, and determine the risk likelihood and expected loss for each risk event. In order to employ effective risk mitigation techniques in later steps of the risk management process, Step 2 must consider the facts associated with the risks identified for the project. Facts which lead one to believe that a risk event or impact will occur are called drivers. Drivers identify something existing in the project environment that may influence the likelihood of experiencing a loss (Smith and Merritt, 2002, 63).
A workshop similar to the one held in Step 1 was conducted to develop the drivers and to analyze the risks. With the same participants present and the use of the same products such as the large printed schedule, the team developed risk event and impact drivers. The workshop opened with
risks and determine the likelihood and consequence of that risk occurring during the project. The
Risk management attempts to recognize and manage potential and unforeseen trouble spots that may occur when the project is implemented (Larson & Gray F, 2003). So, risk management will allow the project manager of “The Renovation of the Terminal B at LaGuardia Airport” identify as many risk event as possible, minimize their impact, manage response to those risks that do materialize, and therefore provide
The following short case will give you a good idea of how risks surface in business and project planning and what companies do about it. Consider that you are the Risk Manager as you look at this case, as it will be a good exercise for the time when you will be that Risk Manager!
Therefore, the risk process places a high emphasis on risk workshops, initial risks, and how risks are identified throughout the course of the project. The next two sections describe different methods of identifying risks.
My partners and I have made a list of areas that might cause the project delays or failure with their respective outcomes. We have listed the risk below that can prevent the project to finish on time.
Risks management is an important step during the process of a project. Failing to manage a risk may result in unforeseen event happening and a project’s failure. For example, with limited budget, an unforeseen event or an accident occurs in the middle of a project and this matter has not been considered and needs a big sum of expense, then the project may be stopped because of this unexpected event. We should know it is necessary to understand how to identify risks and assumptions based on the information. After identifying risks, it is important for project managers to set contingency plans to prevent and deal with these risks when they occur. Of course, several problems may happen during considering
Identifying risks is an essential component of planning a large project. A thorough risk analysis is necessary to identify potential issues to the endeavor and assess the probability of therisk occurring, along with the impact on the project if the risk occurs (PMI, 2013). A thorough assessment of the impact that the project will have on the organization should be completed to evaluate the risk of the project, in addition to the impact the project will have on the organization. The risk assessment tool used in Appendix C illustrates the impact this expansion project will have to stakeholders and the organization.
Each flowchart step is placed in the “Lane” for the group responsible for completing the task (Marketing, Sales, HR, etc.).
Risk management needs to be an ongoing process, occurring throughout the project, because of the ever-changing aspect of risk. ATOM process includes both major and minor reviews to maintain the vigilance required when dealing with project risk. Major reviews are designed to occur at key points in the project to review the status of the risks and to evaluate the actions taken. Reviews evaluate the effectiveness of the risk plan and make changes to that plan to keep up with the changes in the risks. The major review is scheduled for major milestone points in the project, identified as part of the risk. management plan. The risk register should have all the current information about the risks when the review begins. In addition, the project manager will provide information with regards to the project status and the review point. The risks will be reviewed with regards to their status, changes in probability or impact, and the actions described for the risks. Any new risks will be assessed and actions will be identified. Because risk needs to be monitored throughout the project and not just at major points, our process would contain provisions for minor reviews too. Minor reviews are designed to fill the gap between the initial risk assessment and the major review and to be ongoing throughout the project. It carries out the reviews of the major review on a less-detailed scale. After a review of both, an updated risk register is produced. Updates to the project plan to better manage potential risks may also be an outcome of the review. We will have risk review meetings also. Performance measurement system for our project would track the following metrics:
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develop a methodology for quantifying risks, or should each situation be addressed individually? Can we have both a quantitative and qualitative risk evaluation system in place at the same time?
In order to perform project risk management effectively, the organization or the department must know the meaning of the risk clearly. With regards to a project, the management must focus on the potential effects on the objectives of the project, for example, cost and time (Loosemore, Raftery and Reilly, 2006). Risk is a vulnerability that really matters; it can influence the objectives of the project
Risk management is the term applied to a logical and systematic method of establishing the context, identifying, analyzing, evaluating, treating, monitoring and communicating risks associated with any activity, function or process in a way that will enable organizations to minimize losses and maximize opportunities. (Lecture notes)Risk Management is also described as 'all the things you need to do to make the future sufficiently certain'. (The NZ Society for Risk Management, 2001)
Advancing from level 2 to level 3 requires using a risk register. 'The Risk Register is a tool to assist Project Managers in identifying likely sources of risk and the impact they may have on achieving objective. ' (Government office from the North West,2008). The first step is a brainstorm session to identify risk that may affect the project. It is important that the risks are clearly defined so that the risk is understood clearly and can be tackled. Secondly, consequence and probability of risks need to be rated (e.g. 1-5) and define each rating by their impact or likelihood. Finally, multiply the ratings of consequence and impact, rank the risks from highest severity to lowest severity. (Government office from the North West,2008). Every risks should be assigned to a risk owner which is responsible for managing the risk, a risk response to minimise both the likelihood and impact of the risk and a target completion date for the mitigation. Regular risk reviews need to be done because risks might emerge or become no longer relevant constantly. However, the impact
One well accepted description of risk management is the following: risk management is a systematic approach to setting the best course of action under uncertainty by identifying, assessing, understanding, acting on and communicating risk issues. In order to apply risk management effectively, it is vital that a risk management culture be developed. The risk management culture supports the overall vision, mission and objectives of an organization. Limits and boundaries are established and communicated concerning what are acceptable risk practices and outcomes. Since risk management is directed at uncertainty related to future events and outcomes, it is