Identifying and Communicating Project Risks

Improve project performance by embedding proactive risk management into daily delivery. Learn to raise risks early, navigate trade-offs confidently, and maintain visibility through resolution. This course is part of a bundle.

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Course Curriculum

Bringing Visibility to Project Risks ▼

Explore the discipline behind incorporating risk management into daily practice to prevent risks from turning into issues.

Spotting Risks Early and Categorizing Risks Accurately ▼

Develop the discipline to recognize early warning signs of typical risks and understand the 5 typical risks in consulting engagements.

Sharing Risks with Transparency and Courage ▼

Communicate risks clearly and objectively to build trust, protect outcomes, and show foresight as a true partner.

Incorporating the Risk Log ▼

Leverage a structured tracking tool to capture, categorize, and monitor risks with consistency and accountability.

Creating Mitigation and Contingency Plans ▼

Develop proactive plans that reduce uncertainty, prevent scrambling, and demonstrate control under pressure.

Acting on Risks with Ownership and Accountability ▼

Translate plans into action by assigning clear owners, defining timelines, and maintaining visibility until risks are resolved.

Making Trade-Offs Visible and Memorable ▼

Keep difficult decisions visible by documenting trade-offs and reinforcing shared ownership of outcomes over time.

About this course

17 sections total

45 minutes of content

Purchase as an Individual Course

Learner Reviews

Practical Advice for Dealing with Risks/Issues

Christie Ballew

Simple, clear, and super applicable. Great examples of some typical 'risks' that happen in day-to-day project work and how to communicate about them with clients.

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