Project Risk Management: A Practical Implementation Approach

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Project Manager Competencies Versus Project Risk

Project manager competency can pose a potential project risk (threat) or opportunity. The content of this chapter sheds some light on the subject and provides some practical ideas to consider. Required project manager competencies vary by project type (i.e., size, complexity, strategic importance, etc.). These competencies include certain basic capabilities such as knowledge, experience, and proficiency at performing to the level of capability deemed necessary to effectively manage a particular type of project. Ideally, when assigning project managers, there is a range of projects that call for individuals with varying capabilities, and there are enough project management resources ...