Project and Program Risk Management: A Guide to Managing Project Risks and Opportunities

by R. Max Wideman

Brevity and ease of reference make this handbook a useful introduction to risk in the project or program environment. The book provides a simplified understanding of the nature of project risk and opportunity, and a systematic approach to risk reduction. You’ll get useful insights into the process of project risk management whether you’re working on a small administrative project, a large capital works project, or anything in between. Concepts, tools, and techniques covered risk identification, risk assessment goals and methodology, computer applications, risk response and documentation, management of contingency allowances, managing risks of the project’s environment, and dealing with risks in contracts. This book is essential reading to learn more about the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®).

120 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 1992

Reviews

[Ricardo Vargas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another impeccable book of Max Wideman (like the Cost Control of Capital Projects). He explains the basic concepts of Risk Management in a very straightforward and didactically way.


Outro livro impecável the Wax Wideman (tal como o Cost Control of Capital Projects). Explica os conceitos básicos de gerenciamento de riscos de uma forma direta e muito didática.