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Project risk management : the commercial dimension / Tim Boyce.

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by Boyce, Tim.
Call Number 658.404 22
Publication Date 2003
Summary Introducing the concept of Total Risk Management as the key method for reducing risk, this work explains the connection between project management (the job) and commercial management (the contract), and the need for running them in tandem. It aims to make the reader learn to appreciate the commercial dimensions of important projects.
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The project risk maturity model : measuring and improving risk management capability / Martin Hopkinson.

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by Hopkinson, Martin.
Call Number 658.155 22
Publication Date 2011
Summary Martin Hopkinson equips you with the ability to assess the capability of your organisation's risk management process on four distinct levels. This enables you to assess whether your current level of risk management is appropriate for the nature and scale of the projects you are undertaking. Using an objective measure of risk management capability is extremely valuable for organisations, both the private and public sector need to demonstrate good project governance. The Project Risk Maturity Model provides a measure for progress in the ongoing development of project managers and teams. Includes a free copy of the Project Risk Maturity Model Programme on CD allowing you to perform an unlimited number of your own maturity assessments.
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The project manager's guide to handling risk / Alan Webb.

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by Webb, Alan.
Call Number 658.155 WEB
Publication Date 2003
Format: Books
Table of contents http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/fy045/2003109334.html

Identifying and managing project risk : essential tools for failure-proofing your project / Tom Kendrick.

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by Kendrick, Tom.
Call Number 658.404 22
Publication Date 2003
Summary Annotation Between time constraints, technical challenges, and limited resources, nearly all projects are risky. It stands to reason that project risk management is one of the most important areas making up the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOKreg;). Identifying and Managing Project Risk is an immensely practical guide that helps readers minimize the possibility of failure in critical projects by identifying every possible risk ... and then managing it effectively.
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Identifying and managing project risk : essential tools for failure-proofing your project / Tom Kendrick.

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by Kendrick, Tom.
Call Number 658.404 KEN
Publication Date 2009
Summary "As a project manager, you know that complicated projects are inherently risky business. Between time constraints, technical challenges, and resource difficulties, things that can go wrong often do-which is why one of the most important parts of your job is considering the possible risks involved at every point in the process." "Fully updated and consistent with the very latest Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide), Identifying and Managing Project Risk takes you through every phase of a project, helping you guard against failure by improving and increasing your risk analysis capabilities.". "The book outlines proven methods for project risk planning, drawing on real-world situations and hundreds of examples - including what many once considered a truly impossible project, the Panama Canal - to demonstrate key ideas in the risk management process. You'll learn how to use high-level risk assessment tools, implement a complete system for monitoring and controlling projects, and properly document every possible consideration. The book contains sections on the different types of risk to consider when planning; how to identify key issues associated with project metrics; activity sequencing; Work Breakdown Structure (WBS);analysis of scale; and cost estimating and budgeting."--BOOK JACKET.
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Risk management [electronic resource] : concepts and guidance / Carl L. Pritchard.

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by Pritchard, Carl L.
Call Number 658.155 PRI
Publication Date 2014
Summary This new edition of Risk Management: Concepts and Guidance supplies a look at risk in light of current information, yet remains grounded in the history of risk practice. Taking a holistic approach, it examines risk as a blend of environmental, programmatic, and situational concerns. Supplying comprehensive coverage of risk management tools, practices, and protocols, the book presents powerful techniques that can enhance organizational risk identification, assessment, and management - all within the project and program environments. Updated to reflect the Project Management Institute's A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide), Fifth Edition, this edition is an ideal resource for those seeking Project Management Professional and Risk Management Professional certification. Emphasizing greater clarity on risk practice, this edition maintains a focus on the ability to apply "planned clairvoyance" to peer into the future. The book begins by analyzing the various systems that can be used to apply risk management. It provides a fundamental introduction to the basics associated with particular techniques, clarifying the essential concepts of risk and how they apply in projects. The second part of the book presents the specific techniques necessary to successfully implement the systems described in Part I. The text addresses project risk management from the project manager's perspective. It adopts PMI's perspective that risk is both a threat and an opportunity, and it acknowledges that any effective risk management practice must look at the potential positive events that may befall a project, as well as the negatives. Providing coverage of the concepts that many project management texts ignore, such as the risk response matrix and risk models, the book includes appendices filled with additional reference materials and supporting details that simplifying some of the most complex aspects of risk management.
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Disruption management [electronic resource] : framework, models and applications / by Gang Yu, Xiantong Qi.

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by Yu, Gang.
Call Number 658.403
Publication Date 2004
Summary This pioneering book addresses the latest research findings and application results on disruption management, which is the study of how to dynamically recover a predetermined operational plan when various disruptions prevent the original plan from being executed smoothly.
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Modern corporate risk management : a blueprint for positive change and effectiveness / Glenn Koller.

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by Koller, Glenn R. (Glenn Robert), 1951-
Call Number 658.155 KOL
Publication Date 2007
Summary "Written by a leading risk management expert and sought-after keynote speaker, Modern Corporate Risk Management offers forward-thinking, real-world practical solutions to the many technical, organizational, cultural, political and change management problems that are barriers to implementing effective corporate risk management or portfolio management processes. It provides practical instruction, examples and expert advice on how to successfully implement these solutions, which can be deployed at all corporate levels in any segment of a modern company and in most any industry. This book is an essential guide for executives and anyone with responsibility for managing enterprise, program or project risk."--BOOK JACKET.
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Table of contents only http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip072/2006034324.html

Risk management for IT projects : how to deal with over 150 issues and risks / Bennet P. Lientz, Lee Larssen.

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by Lientz, Bennet P.
Call Number 004.1681 LIE
Publication Date 2006
Summary The authors "show you how to identify and track the recurring issues leading to failure in IT projects, and [they] provide a proven, modern method for addressing them. By following the recommendations in this book, readers will significanctly reduce the risk of IT failures and increase the rate of success." [Back cover].
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Fundamentals of risk management : understanding, evaluating, and implementing effective risk management / Paul Hopkin.

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by Hopkin, Paul.
Call Number 658.155 HOP
Publication Date 2010
Summary Risk management is a core business skill and understanding and dealing with risks effectively can both increase success and reduce the likelihood of failure. Fundamentals of Risk Management provides a comprehensive introduction to this important subject. It clearly defines the three main areas of risk - operational, change, and strategic - and examines how to recognize the associated risks and both the problems and opportunities they present.
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The risk of investment products [electronic resource] : from product innovation to risk compliance / editor, Michael C.S. Wong.

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by Wong, Michael C. S. (Michael Chak Sham)
Call Number 332.6 22
Publication Date 2011
Summary In the aftermath of the financial crisis of 2008, many financial institutions have been exploring new methods to measure investment product risk. Lawmakers have been developing new rules that protect investors better than before. The purpose is to mitigate the risk of financial institutions that distribute investment products to their clients. This book presents professional views on investment product risk and analyzes complex investment product risk from various perspectives. Contributed by lawyers, risk managers, IT engineers and scholars, this book is an essential-read for financial regulators, bankers, investment advisors, financial engineers, risk managers, students and researchers.
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