An essential reference for project and program managers, this book provides simplified concepts and the tools necessary to assess, prioritise, and manage high-risk projects and tasksThe author delivers hands-on, practical information including: Proven methods of integrating risk management into business and project planningClear templates and models for preparing risk management plansHard-nosed but easily-applied risk assessment tools such as sensitivity analysisTips for setting up risk management process and support systemsSimplified concepts and tools to assess, rank-order and manage high-risk projects and tasks|Proven methods of integrating risk management into business and project planning|Clear templates and models for preparing risk management plans|Hard-nosed, but easily applied risk assessment tools such as sensitivity analysis|Tips for setting up a risk management process and support system|Useful tools for developing a risk-based schedule in Microsoft Project|Techniques for monitoring risk using earned value|Useful tips on how to write eCommerce contracts that reduce risk|New ways to communicate risk