What’s the hardest thing to manage in a programme or project?

· Is it time?
· Is it the resources that are made available to you?
· Maybe it’s managing third parties?
· Or possibly scope creep?

There will be many more, but these are all risks and issues that can be managed, via a rigorous risk management philosophy.

Undertaking a Risk Management exercise throughout the lifecycle of a programme or project is very important. It can help you mitigate many nasty scenarios.

It’s important to that you are honest and transparent with senior stakeholders about known risks and issues, because, whilst these ‘hic-cups’ can be frustrating, these stakeholders are usually the best chance you have of gaining a solution.

If you would like to understand more about avoiding these pitfalls, please drop me a line.