Practical Project Risk Management by David Hillson - ISBN: 9781523089208
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Minimize threats, maximize opportunities: Real-world project risk management guidance.

Practical Project Risk Management

The ATOM Methodology

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    384 pages

  • Release Date

    3 February 2021

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Summary

This second edition of the book reflects the authors’ work to continually improve upon the model and to apply the methodology to a broader range of issues. The book includes:

  • An entirely new chapter on managing risk in programs, which is an important dimension in today’s world of ever more complex initiatives.
  • Updated material and methodology more closely aligned with relevant international standards.
  • Emphasis on minimizing the threats and maximizing the opport…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781523089208
ISBN-10:1523089202
Author:David Hillson, Peter Simon
Publisher:Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Imprint:Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:384
Release Date:3 February 2021
Weight:610g
Dimensions:254mm x 178mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

“At last, a clear, concise, and complete ‘how to’ practitioner’s guide to project risk management. The major concepts are simple and repeatable on all projects. This book provides commonsense risk management in clear, concise writing that everyone can grasp, understand, and implement.”
—Charles W. Bosler Jr., CPCM, Chief Risk Officer, RiskTrak International, USA

“The principles in this book are easily transferable to a practical work environment and add real value to projects and programmes, with a logical and comprehensive methodology. This book is a must-read for any risk management professional!”
—Caitlin McGlone, Project Controls Engineer (Risk), Turner & Townsend, UK

“This book gives real-world advice to project managers and risk practitioners on doing risk management properly. Its rigorous methodology provides practical steps linking everyday actions to the achievement of project objectives, leading to more predictable project results.”
—Clint B. Dietze, PEng, MEng, PMP, Director of Project Services, Tyco Thermal Controls, Canada

“We use the ATOM methodology for projects of different kinds and sizes. This approach has allowed us to reduce our overall risk exposure significantly within a relatively short time, saving money for the company and also allowing our project managers to sleep better.”
—Christof Wessely, Head of PMO and Delivery, Frequentis AG, Austria

“Other books claim to look at risk management from the user’s perspective, but this one achieves it. It is a complete kit for the practitioner. Irrespective of the size or complexity of your project, program, or portfolio, this book covers everything in a very accessible way, with a direct but easy-to-read style.”
—Dr. Brian Atkin, Adjunct Professor, Project Management Academy, Queensland University of Technology, Australia

About The Author

David Hillson

Dr. David Hillson, PMI Fellow, FRSA, HonFAPM, FIRM, FCMI, widely known as The Risk Doctor, is an international risk management consultant and the Director of Risk Doctor & Partners. He is a PMI Fellow and the recipient of the 2011 PMI Eric Jenett Project Management Excellence Award.

Peter Simon, BSc, PMP, FAPM, is a Director of Lucidus Consulting Ltd. He has more than 30 years of experience as a project and program management consultant and practitioner across all industries and business sectors. He is a Visiting Fellow at Cranfield School of Management and an Adjunct Professor at ESCP Business School - London.

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