Tagg: risk management

Cyber Security in a Nutshell Cyber security simplifies to three pillars: Distinguish between good guys and bad guys. [Authentication] Let the good guys access the data in appropriate ways. [Availability] Don’t let the bad guys access the data at all, and don’t let the good guys do something inappropriate. [Confidentiality and Integrity] Our efforts to […]

I have heard it said that there are 3 kinds of people making up your organization: risk takers, caretakers and undertakers. These three types of folks definitely exist out there, and their approach to dealing with people and projects can have an impact on your team and your project’s success. Let’s take a closer look […]

In addition to being a project manager, I am also a patchwork quilter.  Last week, a buddy of mine asked me if I thought there were any similarities between the skills required to manage projects and the skills required to make a patchwork quilt.  Absolutely!  Here is my list of the top ten skills shared […]

I think that Information Technology (IT) plays one of the most important roles in the day-to-day operation of today’s businesses.  IT may not be the business your organization is in, but it certainly keeps things working as they should and keeps folks informed about what’s going on.  Most folks I ask tell me that IT […]

Project assumptions and constraints show up frequently in our day-to-day business operations. Successful project managers and business analysts keep an eye out for the assumptions and constraints present on their projects.  After all, they can impact your project across a number of variables, including your project requirements and your resulting solution.  Given the risks that can arise from project […]