Stop treating risk management as a checkbox exercise. In this episode, we break down the critical difference between risks and issues, reveal why most risk registers fail, and show you how to build a practical approach that actually protects your projects. Learn how to identify risks continuously, use probability-impact matrices effectively, create response plans with real teeth, and monitor what matters. We cover the four legitimate risk response strategies, explain why your junior team members are your best early warning system, and share concrete examples from real projects. Whether you’re managing software implementations, construction projects, or product launches, you’ll walk away with actionable techniques to spot problems early and respond quickly. This is risk management that serves your project, not your governance committee.
Project Management in Practice Series
This episode is part of a structured series that organizes episodes into a coherent curriculum for practising project managers. It keeps each episode self-contained while allowing listeners to follow a logical progression from project initiation to delivery control. Each focuses on a concrete, practical aspect of day-to-day project delivery.