Project Risk Management: Running Case Directions Complete

Project Risk Management Running Casedirections Complete The Three Ta

Complete the three tasks associated with project risk management. Put all your work on one word document. Separate your tasks by headings and/or page inserts. Remember … turn your work in on a word document as ONE attachment for grading. NOTE : This is a continuation of the running case started in week three and continues through the rest of the course.

Task 1: Create a risk register for the project using the provided Excel template. Identify six potential risks, including risks related to the problems described, such as key team members leaving, uncooperative users, and poor status updates. Include both negative and positive risks.

Task 2: Plot these six risks on a probability/impact matrix using the specified template. Assign a numeric value (1-10) for probability and impact for each risk, with 1 being the lowest. Calculate a risk score by multiplying probability and impact. Add this as a column to your risk register. Copy your risk register and impact matrix into the Word document and provide a rationale for how you determined the scores for one negative risk and one positive risk.

Task 3: Develop response strategies for one negative risk and one positive risk. Enter these strategies into the risk register. Copy your risk register and impact matrix into the Word document along with your rationale and a detailed description of the specific tasks needed to implement each strategy. Include estimates of time and cost required for each strategy.

Paper For Above instruction

Introduction

Effective risk management is a critical component in the successful execution of any project. It involves identifying potential risks, analyzing their impact and probability, and developing strategies to mitigate or capitalize on those risks. In this paper, we examine a case study involving the Recreation and Wellness Intranet Project, where initial risk documentation was superficial. Building upon this, we create a comprehensive risk register, perform risk analysis, and develop appropriate response strategies to safeguard project objectives.

Risk Register Development

The first step in risk management is to establish a comprehensive risk register. Utilizing an Excel template, I identified six potential risks that could impact the project, considering both negative and positive aspects. The risks are as follows:

  1. Key team members leaving the company (Negative Risk)
  2. User uncooperativeness and resistance to change (Negative Risk)
  3. Inadequate communication leading to poor status updates (Negative Risk)
  4. Improved user engagement and support (Positive Risk)
  5. Successful early completion of project milestones (Positive Risk)
  6. Availability of additional budget resources (Positive Risk)

Risk Analysis and Scoring

Next, the risks are analyzed by plotting them on a probability/impact matrix. The probability and impact scores are assigned on a 1-to-10 scale, where 1 indicates minimal likelihood or impact, and 10 indicates high likelihood or high impact. For example:

  • The risk of key team members leaving is assigned a probability of 7 and impact of 9, resulting in a risk score of 63.
  • The opportunity of increased user support is assigned a probability of 6 and impact of 8, resulting in a risk score of 48.

This analysis helps prioritize risks based on their potential to threaten or benefit the project. The risk scores guide the development of response strategies by highlighting the most critical issues.

Rationale for Scoring

Focusing on one negative risk—key team members leaving—the scores derive from historical data and current project observations. The high probability (7) reflects recent turnover trends, while the high impact (9) stems from the critical nature of skilled team members to project success.

For a positive risk—successful early milestone completion—the scores are based on the team's current momentum and resource availability, with a moderate probability (6) and high impact (8) on overall project timeline and stakeholder satisfaction.

Developing Response Strategies

Negative Risk: Key team members leaving

The response strategy involves implementing retention plans such as offering incentives, providing professional development opportunities, and cross-training team members to mitigate reliance on specific individuals. The estimated cost for incentives is $5,000, with a time frame of one month to execute these measures.

Positive Risk: Early milestone completion

The strategy includes allocating additional resources to accelerate work, thereby consolidating early gains and maximizing benefits. This might involve hiring temporary staff or increasing overtime hours, with estimated additional costs of $10,000 and a two-week implementation period.

Implementation Tasks

For the retention strategy, tasks include identifying key personnel at risk, developing incentive packages, and communicating these benefits. The costs include budget allocation for bonuses and training programs. Implementation timelines depend on HR processing times, approximately four weeks.

For accelerating milestones, tasks involve resource planning, hiring or reallocating staff, and updating project schedules. The cost includes additional labor expenses, and the timeline is constrained to two weeks to meet upcoming deadlines. Monitoring and adjusting these strategies will be essential to ensure their effectiveness.

Conclusion

Proactive risk management through detailed analysis and strategic response planning significantly enhances the project's chances of success. By identifying critical risks, quantifying their potential impact, and implementing targeted mitigation or capitalization strategies, project managers can navigate uncertainties more effectively, ensuring project objectives are achieved within scope, time, and budget constraints.

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