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Project Management Institute

5 November 2010    

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Project management is all about change and even the way we manage projects, particularly risk management, is changing as well. Read how the evolution of the business environment affects project risk. Also, Jack Duggal proposes a hybrid way of thinking between agile and traditional methodologies.

How to Handle New and Emerging Risks

The business environment, the global economy, technology—they’re all constantly evolving. Positive or negative, these changes have a direct impact on project risk. And that means risk management must evolve as well.

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Quick Quiz

I’m a little concerned. I hear we are transitioning to a computerized performance management system which will feed into our salary and promotion opportunities. How can I be sure I’ll be judged fairly in this artificial way?

  1. The cost savings of having computerized evaluations will mean there is more funding for personal raises. Alter your performance to score well.
  2. If you are a poor project manager you can no longer rely on your personal charisma. Change companies.
  3. It is impossible to have machines doing this important human resource function. Alert your manager.
  4. Work quickly to get yourself and other excellent project managers on a committee to set the criteria. Embrace the change.

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Don’t Ignore the Politics Surrounding Your Project!

It can be hazardous to discount the importance of politics. Power, Influence and Politics in Project Management is a PMI SeminarsWorld® course being offered as part of the SeminarsWorld event taking place 13-16 December in San Diego, California, USA. Learn practical strategies to increase your power as you convert adversaries into allies.

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