by nDemand Consulting Services | Nov 12, 2020

Regardless of whether it is in the public or private sector, any project will involve some type of risk. As such, there must be risk monitoring and analysis done before, during, and after the project. Monitoring risk is a key component of effective project management.
Preparing for Risk
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It is unwise to embark on a project without planning on facing risks. Whether the project is big or small, some setbacks will occur along the way. The only way to get through these setbacks is to plan on meeting risks and have contingency plans in place. By doing this, project leaders will know what to do if they get stuck.Voluntary and Obligatory Risk Monitoring
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There are various types of risk monitoring that project managers should be aware of. The two main types are voluntary and obligatory. As the name suggests, voluntary risk monitoring is not a requirement by law. Voluntary measures can help a company learn from past mistakes and prepare for future risks. Obligatory risk monitoring, on the other hand, is required by law. This type of risk monitoring is common among organizations that work on government projects within the public sector.How We Carry Out a Risk Assessment
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While many people are skeptical about monitoring and measuring risk, we do not shy away from it. Over the years, we have encountered various issues in our projects and have been able to maneuver through them. For this reason, we have become better at risk monitoring and can spot a potential risk in a project and figure out ways of handling it long before it becomes a major issue.How Monitoring and Measuring Risk Affects a Project
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When monitoring risk, we see what could occur before it does. This helps us to be prepared. Preparing for risk should include a risk management plan that lays out how project managers can deal with managing risks. The plan should identify approaches, tools, and methodologies that can be used. Risk registers can also be used to identify a list of potential project risks, how likely they are, and the time and money required to deal with them.It is said that failing to plan is planning to fail. This is no different when it comes to project management. There will always be risks involved when you embark on a project. The key is to get ahead of the risks so that you can properly handle them and use the lessons learned to tackle challenges in future projects.