Don’t Let Project Risks Become Roadblocks

Identify risk and address it before it’s too late

There’s nothing more satisfying than a project that goes off without a hitch.

You want to deliver a high-quality product on time and within budget. You want your team to feel confident, cohesive, and capable of making the product a success. And you want your stakeholders to feel like you’re a competent, trustworthy program manager who can get them what they want.

Well, I’ve got sad news for you:

You can’t do any of that if you don’t identify project risks before they become roadblocks.

As a program manager, you know that there’s no room for error when it comes to delivering your project. If you don’t hit the mark, the results could be catastrophic.

So why take that risk?

Instead of letting the unexpected derail you and your team, identify what those risks are now so that you can prepare for them before they become roadblocks.

Start by identifying which factors are likely to lead to problems in the future. For example, if your team is working on a product that requires integration with another tool and you’re not sure how that other tool might change over time, it’s good to think about what might happen if it’s no…