“Everything in life comes with some risk. What you need to learn is how to navigate it.” Reid Hoffman
There are always risks involved in any project. How you manage those risks is up to you. The best place to start is right at the beginning. When a project idea has been discussed, it is the right time to start thinking about “What could possibly happen?” You are not merely putting down an idea; you are strategically thinking. You are actually helping to ensure the success and growth of this project. The more prepared you are, the easier it will be to navigate unplanned and unknown events. You can prepare for the unexpected.
Risk management starts in your imagination, and the imaginations of your colleagues. It could be said that it is all in your head. Your team and you want to think about what could happen. This should be closely followed by “And what will you do about it? and who needs to know?”
This will help you develop a risk management mindset. Risk management is essential. You should never stop thinking about project risk until the project is over. There are many project risk management techniques and tools that can help you. You can review your Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), look at lessons from past projects, and conduct brainstorming sessions.
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