Wideman R.M. Project and Program Risk Management: A Guide to Managing Project Risks and Opportunities

Published in 1992 by the Project Management Institute.
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Language: English.
This publication is the second in a series of nine handbooks developed by the Project Management Institute (PMI). The series is designed to complement the Project Management Body of Knowledge as codified by PMI.
This handbook deals with the function of Risk Management in the context of project or program management. It establishes the need for examining risks and opportunities in project work and describes approaches which can lead to significant reduction of the risks as well as to better project performance. This is a sometimes overlooked aspect of project management which can often result in significant improvements in the ultimate success of the project.

Content:
Introduction.
Integration, General Approach and Definitions.
Risk Identification.
Risk Assessment Goals and Methodology.
Computer Applications.
Risk Response and Documentation.
Management of Contingency Allowance.
Managing the Risk of the Project's Environment.
Dealing with Risks in Contracts.
Summary / Conclusions.