Presentation: From Risk to Resilience: Strengthening IT Project Outcomes with Risk Assessments
Abstract: Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the risk assessment process, exploring the types of risks that commonly derail IT projects, from scope creep and budget overruns to resource constraints and cybersecurity threats. The session will walk through each step of a thorough risk assessment process, explaining how to identify, evaluate, and prioritize risks, as well as the specific areas of an IT project that a risk assessment should cover—from technical risks to timeline and compliance concerns. Special risk considerations will be outlined for AI project risks.
Moreover, attendees will learn practical strategies to integrate risk assessment and risk management into every phase of the software development or implementation lifecycle, ensuring that proactive planning and mitigation strategies are built into the project framework. By embedding these processes, IT project managers can drive project resilience, enhance collaboration, and ultimately strengthen project outcomes.
Key Takeaways:
- Understand the primary reasons why IT projects stall and the role of risk management in helping projects avoid various pitfalls.
- Review unique risk considerations and mitigations for AI projects.
- Gain insights into the various areas covered by risk assessments.
- Learn the step-by-step process of conducting a project risk assessment.
- Discover methods for integrating risk assessment and management practices seamlessly into the project lifecycle.
Whether you’re leading your first IT project or an experienced project manager aiming to refine your approach, this presentation will equip you with the tools to foresee challenges, reduce failure rates, and lead your team confidently from risk to resilience.
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Biography: Rob London is a Partner and Senior Consultant at CoffeeCat Solutions, specializing in project and risk management with over 15 years of consulting experience. He holds a master’s degree in industrial engineering from the University of Wisconsin, with a focus on computer and process design, and previously worked at Oracle. As a certified PMP, PMI-RMP, CSM, and CSP, Rob actively promotes the importance of risk management in the software development lifecycle. Based in Virginia, Rob enjoys spending time with his family and cats, practicing archery, and creating stained glass art.
