3 ways to manage project risk
The Project Clarity Review · 26 August 2026
Simple Rule 08: Keep on Top of Risks.
On a large, complex change programme, I agreed with my team to capture risks as they appeared, decide what to do next and act while there was time.
The habit was well received.
Today’s theme is keeping on top of risks: setting them up and mitigating them as quickly as possible. The short video shows the tools, with further reading below.
Turn risk management into a habit
Watch the demonstration on YouTube →
Uncertainty is the only certainty; things will not go to plan. Write down your top risks and do something about them, immediately.
Do One Thing
Turn one risk into action
At your next project review:
- What are the top threats right now?
- What would cause the biggest delay or loss?
- Which risks need action this month?
Further Reading
How should you manage this work?
Use a simple choice between individual, managed-team and project approaches before important work begins.
Why burnout belongs in the risk conversation
Greg’s experience and APM’s evidence show why capacity and support belong in project risk reviews.
Greg
