Anish AbrahamPrivacy Program Manager| University of WashingtonAuburn, Wa, United States
I agree with the comments here.
I think PM should be prepared to identify, assess and then take risk when dealing with project uncertainty, to gain a specific benefit (schedule or budget) for the project. Saving Changes...
Michael DelaneyPartner| Delaney Management LLCWest Chester, Pa, United States
Yes project manager need to be "informed" risk takers, in that project are risky but your role is to know the risks and accommodate any outcomes Saving Changes...
Tamer Zeyad SadiqAssistant Cost Manager| Turner & TownsendRiyadh, Ar Riyad, Saudi Arabia
It depends PM position on organization charts on the project!!! Saving Changes...
From my experience, it is necessary that a PM should be willing to take risk Saving Changes...
Valerie Denney Associate Professor| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University- WorldwideCleveland, Sc, United States
Aug 28, 2018 7:03 AM
Replying to Drew Craig
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Risks are a part of life in general. The question is, are we opportunity takers? :)
Andrew... I would like to connect with you and discuss your comment. I have been doing research on risk management... and in particular opportunity management. Saving Changes...
Al TaylorI.T. Contractor| IndependentWaterloo, Ontario, Canada
great question! I like all the answers Saving Changes...
Thomas WalentaGlobal Project Economy ExpertHackenheim, Germany
Project management at its core is about reducing uncertainty, e.g. by creating a plan or providing a process like scrum. So yes, project management is all about risk taking (and managing).
And all decisions are risky. Saving Changes...
Valerie Denney Associate Professor| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University- WorldwideCleveland, Sc, United States
When teaching at a major aerospace company, I would always ask the students whether this company was a risk taker. Almost everyone said no. Then we would discuss how in the world the company bid on on research programs.... or production contracts with high risk deliveries.....? Clearly there was risk. The question is whether the risk is bounded and understood. A solid risk management foundation is key. There are no sure things. Saving Changes...
Project Managers should be risk takers as they 'lead' various efforts. The calculated risk taking should be inline with organization's appetite for risks. Saving Changes...
AZAD KUMARManager| KEI Industries LimitedFaridabad, Haryana, India
I agree with Mr Sante, it depend on organization and also depend on Project Manager because the project manager who understands the role of risk taker and has mastered the risk assessment process will be able to more effectively deal with the unique aspects of a project. Saving Changes...
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