Risk Avoidance Patterns


Dimensions of Risks

Don't discuss risks, unless you know how to do Project Management


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Risk Reduction Strategies


slide: Risk Reduction Strategies


    knowledge

  • clear the fog -- get to the real issues
  • early and regular delivery -- discover what you don't know
  • prototype! -- discover how it really works
  • create microcosm -- do something real, but with care

slide: Knowledge


teaming

  • holistic diversity -- coordinate specialists!

slide: Teaming


productivity

  • gold rush -- start immediatly, adjust slowly

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ownership

  • function / component owners -- create responsibility

slide: Ownership


distraction

  • someone always makes progress -- no total interruption
  • team per task -- a subteam deals with diversions
  • sacrifice one person -- and preserve the team

slide: Distraction


training

  • day care -- hire an expert to take care of novices

slide: Training