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Project planning forrisk, prioritizationand benefits

3.1  Introduction

Risk in computer-based projects are surprisingly undermanaged.

Willcocks and Griffiths1

We've minimized risk because we are sharing the risk (between the client and the vendor) . . .

Assistant Executive Officer, California Franchise Tax Board

What we tend to find with IT projects is that they may not produce a positive NPV. And what I'm trying to get people to do more and more is recognize that some projects are enablers and not every project you do is going to pay back. So just recognize that some of it is invested in the infrastructure of the business.

Financial Controller, ...

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