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| | Description | 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 include: 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®). | |
| | Product Details | | Author: | R. Max Wideman | | Paperback: | 120 pages | | Publisher: | Project Management Institute | | Publication Date: | May 01, 1992 | | Language: | English | | ISBN: | 1880410060 | | Package Length: | 10.79 inches | | Package Width: | 8.35 inches | | Package Height: | 0.39 inches | | Package Weight: | 0.75 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 7 reviews |
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8 of 9 found the following review helpful:
 Good overview, but more recent publications available Feb 26, 2003
The book provides a good, high level general overview. For more and better detail, I like Carl Pritchard's Risk Management Concepts and Guidance. Wideman's book is good, but it is from 1992 . . . Pritchard had the benefit of 9 more years of development of the topic.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Functional and simplistic... Sep 24, 2005
By Rai Chowdhary
"Rai"
If you are new to the topic of Risk Analysis - this is an excellent beginners book. It covers the topic from several different angles, and especially for a Project Manager - it is a wonderful guide.
Personally, I found the book somewhat lacking in depth - overall. Where it tried to go deeper - the explanations were rather brief and not easy to follow.
There are several topics related to risk that could have been included or discussed in depth - such as what constitutes Failure, Accident, and why events get classified the way they do.
Lastly - in the foreword the book is referred to as a hand book. That is a stretch for sure. I would still recommend it for those engaged in managing Projects.
 All You Need To Know About Risk Management Jul 04, 2009
By Dennis L. Bolles
Max Wideman's book "Project and Program Risk Management: A Guide to Managing Project Risks and Opportunities (PMBOK Handbooks)" is a guideline for organizations who want to simplify the implementation of project risk management practices by using processes that are proven to be effective. Max's book is compatible with the PMBOK(R) Guide standard, not surprisingly so because he was the original leader of the the first PMI standard. Of all the books I have reviewed in preparation for developing a PMI-RMP certification preparation course for PMTI, this one is the best.
 Good, but mostly common sense Nov 22, 2005
By Luc K. Richard
"The Project Mangler"
This is a good book, but it mostly presents common sense ideas. It's weak at explaining how you can truly measure the risk in your project. "Identify the risks, rank them in terms of likelihood, develop a contingency plan..." I think this is good advice, but I also believe that you can't manage what you can't measure. And this book doesn't provide you with an objective methodology to calculate risk. I was hoping to find a mathematical formula, or at least a model I could consistently apply across projects. Something like the equations presented in Excessive Project Schedule. Personally, if you want to buy a book on Risk Management, I'd recommend Rapid Development by Steve McConnell instead. There's a good chapter on Risk Management, and lots of valuable information about other project management related topics.
61 of 64 found the following review helpful:
Well written introduction to probability and risk management Mar 22, 2001
By Linda Zarate
"IT Ops Consultant"
My mentor and colleague is fond of chiding me to "roll the dice". However, he is well versed in probability and risk management, so what he is really attempting to get me to do is to take *calculated* risks. I hate math, but knew that I had to overcome that if I wanted to take the next step in my ongoing professional development. I selected this book because it was short, and well written and illustrated.This book is a bit light for experienced project managers who are well-versed in risk management, but I found it to be a perfect introduction to probability and risk management. It's structured in a logical order, with each chapter building on the other. It starts out with a general approach and definitions associated with risk management. It then covers how to identify risks, assess them using quantitative methods (no blindly rolling the dice here). Assessment is important. Risks are a part of our everyday life, and this part of the book shows you how to prioritize risks based on not only the impact, but the probability. Impact x probability is the basis for indexing and prioritizing risks. You are also shown how to either eliminate, mitigate or transfer the risk that you identify and assess. Because I am a consultant and live in the world of statements of work and contracts I thought the brief section on dealing with risks in contracts was a highlight. I also liked the chapter on managing contingency allowances. This is a valuable book for new project managers who need to get quickly acquainted with risk management, and for anyone who wants to learn the fundamentals of probability and how to calculate and control risks. It is straightforward and gives you an awareness of what risks are and how to effectively manage them. My mentor would say, "a risk is an opportunity in disguise." I never appreciated or fully understood that until I read this book.
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