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| January 2012: Risk Doctor joins the EPPM Board David Hillson has been invited by Oracle Primavera to join an exclusive group of industry experts and practitioners called The EPPM Board. This is a prestigious new international steering group that brings together senior figures from leading organisations to discuss the business critical role of Enterprise Project Portfolio Management (EPPM) and establish how the challenge can be better tackled from the top. David will be contributing his insights on the role of risk management as an essential component of EPPM. |
| December 2011: Risk Doctor receives excellence award David Hillson has been an active contributor to the Project Management Institute (PMI®) for over a decade, especially in developing the field of project risk management. PMI has recognised David’s achievements by presenting him with the PMI Eric Jenett Project Management Excellence Award. This recognises and honours an individual who has made outstanding contributions to the profession, demonstrating leadership and initiative while advancing both theoretical concepts and practical application. David Hillson received the award on 3 November 2011 at the PMI UK Synergy conference at London’s O2 venue. “I’m pleased to follow in Eric Jenett’s footsteps and make my own small contribution to the project management world, at least in my own specialism of risk management,” said David. “This award was made more poignant by the fact that Mr Jenett died two weeks before I received it.” |
| November 2011: How to be a successful failure – Failure Consulting No-one plans to fail, but it still happens. Failure is universal, normal, natural - and it hurts. But it also offers an opportunity for us to learn, develop, discover and grow - if we know how to handle it properly. Following recent work with the Royal Society of Arts (RSA), Risk Doctor & Partners is launching a new service: Failure Consulting. This aims to help individuals, projects and organisations to explore their experience of failure and find a way forward. We've found at least seven types of failure, each of which needs a different approach. Our simple diagnostic helps you understand why you’ve failed (if it’s already happened), or what is causing your current failure (if it’s happening now), or why you’re afraid of future failure (if it hasn’t happened yet). And once you understand the nature of your failure, we’ll help you to take the first step on the road to recovery and success. Contact us to find out more about Failure Consulting: Your path to success! |
| September 2011: Risk Doctor joins EVIAP David Hillson has been invited to join the Earned Value International Advisory Panel (EVIAP). EVIAP is an international panel of project control experts that come together to host events which provide knowledge, foster debate and promote connections between organisations and individuals. EVIAP offers a global perspective which aims to shape and influence project control on an international scale. David joins the panel to provide expert input on the links between risk management, earned value and project control. |
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| April 2011: How to be a successful failure: New book "The Failure Files: Perspectives on Failure" was published at the end of March. Edited by David Hillson, this unique book addresses failure in a wide range of different aspects of society, including personal, education, business, entrepreneurship, projects, government, societal etc. The book proposes a range of transformational responses for individuals, businesses and society, encouraging us to embrace failure and not to fear it. Order online from www.triarchypress.co.uk/failure_files, and enter code FF20 for an extra 20% discount. Discover from the experts how to fail well – The Risk Doctor leads the way! |
| December 2010: Risk Personality of the Year David Hillson has been named as "Risk Personality of the Year" for 2010. He is the first recipient of this inaugural award presented by the Institute of Risk Management (IRM) and Risk Management Professional magazine. This award honours the individual whose contribution to improving risk management knowledge and standards extends way beyond their organisation. The winner is someone whose experience and expertise enables them to effectively promote the message of strong risk management, and who provides inspiration to their peers. Presented by comedian Chris Barrie, Dr Hillson received the award at a gala dinner in London at the risk industry's equivalent of the Oscars, attended by hundreds of leading risk professionals. In naming David Hillson as "Risk Personality of the Year" the judges described him as "a larger-than-life character, who has himself become a well-known brand." They commented that "David is especially noted for his work on effective project and programme risk management, and in the areas of risk communication and risk culture." Click here to read more. |
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| November 2010: Exploit Future Uncertainty - new book Readers of Risk Doctor Network briefings know that these short articles represent a rich resource containing practical tips and helpful insights in various aspects of risk management. Now the briefings has been reformatted into a book, making this unique body of knowledge available in a consistent and coherent form for the first time. Exploiting Future Uncertainty: Creating value from risk was published by Gower in November 2010 (ISBN 978-1-4094-2341-6). For details and to order your copy click here and quote promotional code G1DUZ35 for 35% discount. |
| October 2010: Risk Doctor receives PMI Fellow Award Dr David Hillson has been an active contributor to the global Project Management Institute (PMI®) for over a decade, especially in developing the field of project risk management. PMI has recognised David's achievements by appointing him as a PMI Fellow, the only person to receive this award in 2010. The PMI Fellow Award is PMI's highest and most prestigious individual honour. It is presented to members who have made a sustained and significant contribution to PMI and to the project management profession, advancing the state-of-the-art and promoting professionalism. Dr Hillson received the award at a ceremony in Washington DC, USA, joining an elite group of about sixty project management pioneers and experts. |
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| March 2010: Risk Doctor CMgr David Hillson has become one of the first recipients of Chartered Manager status awarded by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) using the new fast-track process. Chartered Manager is the hallmark of a professional manager. It is awarded to those who can prove that they have made a difference to the bottom line, consistently delivering positive business impact through leading people and managing change. Chartered Manager is recognised internationally across all business sectors and industries. David's citation mentions his success in providing strategic direction to Risk Doctor & Partners, developing the company into an international risk consultancy with clients in over forty countries. Today the Risk Doctor brand is recognised and respected globally, with a reputation for combining leading-edge expert thinking with practical application. |
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| 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. |
| 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. |
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| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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! |
| 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. |