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Project and Program Risk Management: A Guide to Managing Project Risks and Opportunities (PMBOK Handbooks) [Paperback]

R. Max Wideman (Author)
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PMBOK Handbooks May 1, 1992
Brevity and ease of reference make this handbook a useful introduction to risk in the project or program environment. The book provides a simplified understanding of the nature of project risk and opportunity, and a systematic approach to risk reduction. You’ll get useful insights into the process of project risk management whether you’re working on a small administrative project, a large capital works project, or anything in between. Concepts, tools, and techniques covered include: risk identification, risk assessment goals and methodology, computer applications, risk response and documentation, management of contingency allowances, managing risks of the project’s environment, and dealing with risks in contracts.

This book is essential reading to learn more about the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®).



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About the Author

R. Max Wideman is principal of AEW Services and a Fellow of the Project Management Institute.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 120 pages
  • Publisher: Project Management Institute; Preliminary Ed. for Trial Use edition (May 1, 1992)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1880410060
  • ISBN-13: 978-1880410066
  • Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #323,442 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

 

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3.0 out of 5 stars Good overview, but more recent publications available, February 26, 2003
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This review is from: Project and Program Risk Management: A Guide to Managing Project Risks and Opportunities (PMBOK Handbooks) (Paperback)
The book provides a good, high level general overview. For more and better detail, I like Carl Pritchard's Risk Management Concepts and Guidance. Wideman's book is good, but it is from 1992 . . . Pritchard had the benefit of 9 more years of development of the topic.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Functional and simplistic..., September 24, 2005
This review is from: Project and Program Risk Management: A Guide to Managing Project Risks and Opportunities (PMBOK Handbooks) (Paperback)
If you are new to the topic of Risk Analysis - this is an excellent beginners book. It covers the topic from several different angles, and especially for a Project Manager - it is a wonderful guide.

Personally, I found the book somewhat lacking in depth - overall. Where it tried to go deeper - the explanations were rather brief and not easy to follow.

There are several topics related to risk that could have been included or discussed in depth - such as what constitutes Failure, Accident, and why events get classified the way they do.

Lastly - in the foreword the book is referred to as a hand book. That is a stretch for sure. I would still recommend it for those engaged in managing Projects.

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5.0 out of 5 stars All You Need To Know About Risk Management, July 4, 2009
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Max Wideman's book "Project and Program Risk Management: A Guide to Managing Project Risks and Opportunities (PMBOK Handbooks)" is a guideline for organizations who want to simplify the implementation of project risk management practices by using processes that are proven to be effective. Max's book is compatible with the PMBOK(R) Guide standard, not surprisingly so because he was the original leader of the the first PMI standard. Of all the books I have reviewed in preparation for developing a PMI-RMP certification preparation course for PMTI, this one is the best.
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