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While Presage 1 established the fundamental blueprint for a resilient organization and covered the science of risk, assessment, monitoring, and mitigation, the transition from theory to practice is often the hardest construction. Implementing a successful risk management framework means confronting the most difficult storm of all: the one inside your own organization. This is the storm of habit and the silent, insidious battle against a culture that prefers last-minute, heroic firefighting over methodical fire prevention.
Presage-2 is designed for the leader who understands the models but struggles to embed them into the organization's DNA. It is a fictionalized account that follows CEO Alex and his company, Innovatech, as they confront a crisis that threatens their existence. Through Alex's struggle, you will explore the true, often painful, work of change management necessary to evolve from a chaotic, reactive company into a proactive, data-driven system.
This book is your guide to building a self-sustaining system of continuous improvement where the company is always anticipating, adapting, and getting stronger. It introduces the concept of Central Risk Management, maximizing risk reduction efforts by streamlining activities across the organization.
This book goes beyond temporary fixes, offering a comprehensive framework that emphasizes:
Systemic Problem Resolution: Move past fixing individual "fires" to identifying and solving Systemic, Recurring Problems that often constitute over 60% of technical debt and wasted resources.
Data-Driven Prioritization: Learn to transition from reactive management to management based on data. Apply the Pareto Principle (80/20 Rule) to identify and focus limited resources on the Top 3 Risks that cause the most harm across the entire company.
Organizational Standardization: Discover how to overcome inconsistent assessments and subjective opinions by developing a shared language (Risk Taxonomy) and achieving Risk Standardization through governance bodies like the Risk Council.
Proactive Solutioning: Implement Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to find the underlying causes of recurring issues, enabling permanent Risk Solutioning rather than temporary patches.
Culture Change and Governance: Establish durable structures like the Metrics Council to quantify the financial impact of risks and implement Formal Workforce Training to challenge the culture of heroics and ensure every employee contributes to the resilient structure.
Key Features:
Fictionalized account and real-world case studies demonstrating how to apply principles of modern risk management in practice.
Comprehensive coverage of transforming organizational Risk Culture and addressing the clash between "Hero vs. Process".
Actionable methods for establishing a Central Risk Database and defining a Risk Taxonomy for consistent categorization.
Practical application of the Pareto Principle and Root Cause Analysis for risk prioritization and solutioning.
Detailed guidance on establishing Governance through the Risk Council and Metrics Council for objective, quantified decision making.
Focus on building and maintaining a Continuous Process Improvement cycle through data analysis and the use of Piloting programs.
Emphasis on leveraging the Legacy of Risks and recognizing the first indicators of failure, known as Triggers.
Presage-2 shows you how a proactive approach, powered by data, can turn internal chaos into a harmonious system of prevention.
The book can be purchased directly from Goel Systems. Lower prices may be available elsewhere.
In the dynamic and unpredictable world of software development, projects face a multitude of risks that can derail progress and impact success. Presage-1 equips software project managers, team leaders, and customers with the knowledge and tools needed to proactively identify, analyze, and mitigate these risks, ensuring project delivery and achieving desired outcomes.
This book goes beyond traditional risk management approaches, offering a comprehensive framework that emphasizes:
Structured Risk Management: Learn how to establish a robust risk management framework tailored to your specific project needs. Understand the risk lifecycle and implement best practices for risk identification, prioritization, mitigation, and monitoring.
Collaboration and Communication: Discover effective strategies to foster collaboration and communication among stakeholders at all levels. This ensures everyone is aware of potential risks and actively contributes to mitigation efforts.
Data-Driven Decision Making: Leverage the power of data analytics to identify trends, patterns, and historical risk occurrences. Use this data to make informed decisions about risk mitigation strategies.
Research-Based Risk Resolution: Move beyond simply identifying risks. Presage-1 provides practical techniques for conducting risk research, uncovering root causes and triggers, and developing targeted mitigation strategies.
Presage-1 is a valuable resource for anyone involved in software project management. Project managers, team leads, and other stakeholders alike will benefit from the practical guidance and actionable strategies outlined in this book.
Key Features:
Comprehensive coverage of the risk management lifecycle
Practical techniques for risk identification, analysis, and mitigation
Emphasis on collaboration, communication, and data-driven decision making
Actionable methods for research-based risk resolution
Real-world case studies and examples
By implementing the strategies outlined in Presage-1, you can transform your project management approach, minimize risk exposure, and achieve project success in the face of uncertainty.
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Bobby is a seasoned project management professional with over 28 years of experience in the software industry. He has a proven track record of leading successful projects for both small and large corporations and as contractor to the US government. As a trained and experienced Quality Management expert and CMM/CMMI consultant, Bobby brings a unique blend of project management expertise and process improvement proficiency to the table.
Frustrated by the lack of practical resources on project risk management, Bobby decided to bridge the gap. Presage-1 is the first book in a planned series, designed to empower project managers and practitioners, particularly in software development, with actionable strategies for identifying, analyzing, and mitigating project risks.
This book serves as a foundation for building robust risk management practices within organizations. Look out for the upcoming sequel, Presage-2, which will delve into advanced risk management techniques for companies seeking to elevate their risk management maturity.
Bobby's passion lies in demystifying risk management and making it accessible to a broader audience. He believes that effective risk management is not a luxury, but an essential tool for ensuring project success.
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