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Process ROT and the quest for quality information

It might sound like something that lurks in damp soil, but process ROT is actually becoming a widespread problem for many organisations, writes Ivan Seselj. Here’s how to avoid using redundant, obsolete and/or trivial information.

June 9, 2016
  • Knowledge

Can a risk have 100% probability?

Most people’s first reaction to the idea that a risk can have 100% probability is to disagree. After all ‘uncertainty’ is a key part of the definition of risk, and 100% probability means ‘certain’. Risk Doctor David Hillson argues otherwise.

March 10, 2016
  • Risk

Checking the risk process

The term ‘box-ticking’ is always used in this negative way, as a bad thing to be avoided. But perhaps ticking boxes could be useful if we do it differently for risk, suggests Risk Doctor David Hillson.

December 16, 2015
  • Risk

Project processes versus people power

Organisational agility is being promoted as the ‘silver bullet’ to create value and eliminate project failures, but methodologies, standard operating procedures and organisational maturity also underpin success, writes Dr Lynda Bourne.

December 15, 2015
  • Methodologies

Is there a formula for good project management?

In a process-driven environment, formula is wonderful. The problem is when you go beyond simple projects, using a formula results in a crash between those who want to tick boxes and the problems that don’t fit in a box, writes editor Adeline Teoh.

November 23, 2015
  • Methodologies

The IKEA approach to risk

Why can’t managing risk be more like assembling a piece of IKEA furniture? Risk Doctor David Hillson puts forth the case for user-friendly risk processes and procedures.

November 5, 2015
  • Risk

Manage change, avoid complexity

All organisations go through periods of upheaval and change. Critical to a company’s growth and survival is the way change is managed. Here are Ivan Seselj’s tips for embedding change processes.

October 20, 2015
  • Change

8 questions to process project risks

What should a good risk management process cover? Any project manager undertaking a risky or important venture should ask themselves these eight simple questions, advises Risk Doctor David Hillson.

August 11, 2015
  • Risk

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