Defining a career and job framework for the project management community

During 2008/2009, Engen embarked on a project to develop a career and job framework for project managers and related positions. In this case study, Gail Wildschut, the sponsor for the project, looks back on the project and what can be learned from its conduct and implementation.

Experience shows that risk is not something to fear, but to manage, says the Risk Doctor

The novice project manager may be worried to learn that his or her project contains risk. Surely, risk is “A Bad Thing”, and it would be better if the project had none? But a more experienced colleague may explain that there are at least three reasons why this is not the correct approach, and would encourage our novice to recognise and manage risk proactively as part of routine project management.