A problem with risk is when we lose perspective on it. For example, “I won’t get out of bed today because something bad could happen.” But then there’s flip side as well, where we leap from the platform exclaiming, “I hope the bungee cord is attached!”
Whether at work or in life, there are an endless number of things we could worry about, and I know plenty of leaders that admit they are good worriers! It’s been said that one of the best antidotes for anxiety is action, and a way to move your team and project from worrying to action is risk management.
To talk about this issue I went to one of the clearest and most prolific voices on the topic, Dr. David Hillson. I’ve split my discussion with David into two episodes and look forward to sharing this first portion with you in this episode.
You can learn more about David Hillson at his website http://www.risk-doctor.com. You’ll find helpful articles and links related to risk management.
In the second portion of this interview, David recommends a couple of specific books, including Exploiting Future Uncertainty and Managing Risk in Projects. Also, you may want to check out Dr. Hillson’s newest book The Failure Files: Perspectives on Failure.
Join me in the next episode, where Dr. David Hillson and I talk about how to take the next step with risk management in your organization.
Thank you for joining us for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast! Have a great week!
Topics: Risk management, Project Management
