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| February 2010: IRM hosts Risk Doctor short courses in London We're pleased to announce a new partnership between Risk Doctor & Partners and the Institute of Risk Management (IRM) to offer two short courses at the IRM offices in central London. David Hillson will be presenting his one-day "Project Risk Management Master Class" and the two day "Foundational Project Risk Management" course several times each year. Small class sizes ensure highly interactive sessions. The first Project Risk Management Master Class runs on 18 March. Book now to take advantage of this special opportunity. Discounts for IRM members. Click here to book. |
| January 2010: New search facility for Risk Doctor resources There are many resources available for download from our website, including technical papers, short briefings and magazine columns. With so much to choose from it can be hard to find the resources you want. We now offer a FIND A RESOURCE facility, enabling you to search our publications by keyword for specific papers or articles on your topic of interest. Give it a try and maximise the value of this unique resource. |
| December 2009: Free Risk Doctor webinars now available We have been pleased to make several webinars available via the Training page of our website for some time. Now as part of the Cadence Distinguished Speaker series we can offer two more, both FREE! The first webinar addresses how to extend the traditional threat-focused risk process to include opportunity management, optimising our chances of achieving objectives. The second webinar looks at the topic of risk attitudes, explains what they are and why they matter, and offers a practical framework for their management using applied emotional literacy. Visit our Training page, get the Risk Doctor on your desktop and learn something new! |
| November 2009: New Practice Standard for Project Risk Management The Project Management Institute (PMI®) recently released a new global standard. Known as the Practice Standard for Project Risk Management, this document presents the overarching principles and concepts of project risk management in a way that can be applied to any project of any size in any industry or any country. It sits above the risk management chapter of PMI's A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®), which addresses the processes for managing risk in projects. David Hillson was a core author for this practice standard, bringing his global expertise and insights to this important document. |
| October 2009: Risk Doctor joins PM Ambassadors™ PM Ambassadors™ include some of the world's most respected authorities and experts on topics related to modern professional project management. They are available to speak at project management events, meetings and seminars worldwide. David Hillson has been invited to join this elite group, bringing his global expertise on risk to a wider audience. For availability, fees and other information contact ambassadors@pmforum.com. |
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| August 2009: New Risk Doctor book on risk in projects We are pleased to announce that David Hillson's latest book Managing Risk in Projects (ISBN 978-0-566-0886704) was published by Gower in August 2009. This book is part of the Gower Fundamentals of Project Management series, and offers a concise description of current best practice in project risk management while also introducing the latest developments, to enable project managers, project sponsors and others responsible for managing risk in projects to do so effectively. It is intended for those who know that risk management is important to project success but aren't quite sure why, or who feel they could do it better if only they knew how, as well as all who are committed to managing risk in projects. In these uncertain times, what more could we want? For full details click here. |
| June 2009: Risk guru dies The death was announced on 5 June 2009 of one of the most influential people in shaping modern risk management, Peter L Bernstein. His seminal best-seller "Against the gods: The remarkable story of risk" was published in 1996 when Peter Bernstein was aged 77, at an age when most people would be well into their retirement. This book explained much of the history behind the development of risk management into a major discipline, written in way that ordinary people could understand. Despite this success, Peter Bernstein still never retired, and at the time of his death aged 90 he was working on another book on risk. Click here to view a short video recorded by Peter Bernstein in January 2008. |
| February 2009: New risk guides published Two new risk guides are available from the UK Association for Project Management (APM), co-edited by David Hillson. Interfacing Risk and Earned Value Management presents practical guidance on taking advantage of the synergies between risk management and EVM. Prioritising Project Risks discusses the limitations in typical approaches and offers fourteen prioritisation techniques in addition to the Probability-Impact Matrix. Both guides are available as free downloads for APM members. |
| February 2008: Risk Doctor honoured by professional association David Hillson has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship by the UK Association for Project Management (APM). The citation mentions his role as a leading thinker and practitioner in improving project risk management, as well as his contributions to the APM over many years. His particular role in building links between APM and other professional bodies was noted, including with the Institute of Risk Management (IRM) and the Project Management Institute (PMI). “I have always tried to promote project risk management and the Association, and I hope that this honour will help me continue to do that more effectively” said David, who joins a small and distinguished group of high achievers in the field. |
| January 2008: Risk Doctor honours translators
The Risk Doctor Network has thousands of members all around the globe, and for many of these English is not their first language. As part of our mission to spread the good news about risk management as widely as possible, we are pleased to make Risk Doctor Briefings available in several major languages. This would not be possible without the dedicated and expert work of our team of translators. Each of these shares our commitment to communicate clearly, as well as our passion for effective risk management. We honour their expertise, and are grateful for their support. Click here to meet the translators. |
| August 2007: WARNING - ATOMic release Created by David Hillson and Peter Simon, ATOM Risk Management is a practical method for managing risk on projects. ATOM offers an approach for Active Threat & Opportunity Management , addressing both upside and downside risks. It is not a theoretical framework, not a set of principles, and not a standard. Project risk management with ATOM is accessible to all, simple to use, and scaleable for any project in any organisation or industry type. ATOM is fully described in David & Peter's new book "Practical Project Risk Management: The ATOM Methodology" , published by Management Concepts in August 2007 (ISBN 978-1-56726-202-5). Click here to buy a copy. David & Peter also offer consultancy and training support for anyone wanting to implement ATOM in practice. For further details, visit www.ATOM-risk.com or email david@ATOM-risk.com. |
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January 2007: For he’s a jolly good Fellow
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| August 2006: Opportunity management book selected for university courses David Hillson's book "Effective opportunity management for projects" has been selected as the course text for two university programmes. Peter Monkhouse teaches the risk management course in the Continuing Education School at Ryerson University in Toronto, Canada, and describes the book as "excellent, as expected." Keith Hornbacher has also chosen this book for the project risk course at the Centre for Organisational Dynamics in the University of Pennsylvania, USA. The book remains a unique resource for anyone who needs to expand their risk process to include proactive management of opportunities alongside threats. |
April 2006: Transforming Business |
| January 2006 : Guide to the risk universe now available British Standards Institution (BSI) have just published a major new book called “The risk management universe : A guided tour” (ISBN 0-580-43777-9), edited by David Hillson. With contributions from recognised experts in various risk management fields, this book answers the question “What is risk management?” from a range of perspectives, including corporate governance, strategic risk, financial risk, project risk management, environmental risk, fraud and counter-terrorism. No other book brings together such a wide review of current risk management – don’t miss it! For full details click here. |
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| November 2005: Now available – Risk Poetry Anthology Risk Doctor Publishing is delighted to announce publication of “Risky Rhymes – Uncertain Wit & Wisdom”, a risk poetry anthology written by members of the Risk Doctor Network. There are forty original poems on the topic of risk, including limericks, haiku, acrostics, epics, a sonnet and even a ghazal. Click here for an example. This unique book will make an ideal Christmas present or gift for your boss, colleagues or clients – or just treat yourself! Discover more about risk as you enjoy the creative talents of risk practitioners. We’re offering a special introductory price until 31 December 2005, at just GBP £5 or EUR €10 or USD $10 per copy, including postage & packing. To order your copy now, click here. Remember to supply your mailing address. You can pay by cheque or cash. Risk Doctor & Partners believes that managing risk is serious fun – this book shows how! |
| October 2004 : New risk standards available Revised editions of two important reference documents were issued in October. The “Project Risk Analysis & Management (PRAM) Guide (second edition)” ( ISBN 1-903494-12-5) was released by APM Publishing, embodying current best-practice guidelines for project risk management as perceived in the UK. And Chapter 11 of the “Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBoK®) Third Edition” (ISBN 1-930699-45-X) from PMI represents a more global perspective on the risk process. Both have benefited from the Risk Doctor's treatment, since David Hillson was part of the core revision teams for both PRAM Guide and PMBoK. Contact David for information on these two important resources. |
| September 2003 : Risk Doctor Network spans the globe Risk Doctor & Partners has formed a network of people who want to keep in touch with latest risk management thinking and practice. Network members receive regular email briefings from David Hillson on current risk management issues, sent every 4-6 weeks. To join the Risk Doctor Network, click here. |
| August 2003 : The Risk Doctor wins silver! This month saw the 25th wedding anniversary of David & Liz Hillson, who marked the special occasion with a celebration dinner with family and friends. The past quarter-century has seen many challenges and changes, threats and opportunities, but the happy couple are looking forward to the future with excitement and hope. |
| March 2003 : Risk Doctor elected to the FIRM The UK Institute of Risk Management (IRM) has introduced a new route to Fellowship, in addition to the well established examination route. The new approach recognises the value of experience in the field. Dr David Hillson was among the first batch of applicants to be elected as a Fellow of the IRM (FIRM) on this basis. See www.theIRM.org for details of membership. |
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| February 2003 : Business risk benchmarking model released Working in collaboration with the Business Risk Working Group of the International Association of Contract and Commercial Managers (IACCM www.iaccm.com), David Hillson has developed a framework to benchmark organisational capability in managing business risk. The framework, called BRM3 (Business Risk Management Maturity Model), is based on other well-proven models developed by David Hillson. It presents four levels of increasing maturity (Novice, Competent, Proficient, Expert) defined against four attributes (Culture, Process, Experience, Application). Each attribute has a number of diagnostic characteristics, allowing detailed assessment of strengths and weaknesses. Click here to download a pdf version of the document. |
| October 2002 : Risk Doctor receives global honour Each year the Project Management Institute (PMI) honours a few members who have made outstanding contributions to developing the profession of project management. In 2002 David Hillson was awarded the PMI Distinguished Contribution Award 2002, for his work in promoting project management in Europe, as well as his sustained contribution to developing the field of risk management. Dr Hillson received the award from the PMI Board at a ceremony in San Antonio, Texas during October 2002. |
| June 2002 : Double award for Risk Doctor The “Project Management Festival” was held in Cannes France during June, as a celebration of the best in project management. Around 500 delegates gathered for the annual PMI Europe 2002 conference to hear from leading thinkers and practitioners. New for this year was a series of awards, modelled on the famous Cannes Film Festival. A “Palme d’Or” prize was presented to the best paper in each of the eight tracks, selected by the track chair and organising committee. Delegates also voted on the “Prix du Public”, presented to the best paper in the conference. David Hillson won both the Palme d’Or for the risk management track, and also the overall Prix du Public, for his paper introducing the concept and use of the Risk Breakdown Structure. Click here to read the award-winning RBS paper. |