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Software Project Management Definition of Risk What all definitions have in common is agreement that risk has two characteristics: Uncertainty: an event may or may not happen; loss: an event has unwanted consequences or losses. Software Project Management – Risk Management Software Project Management – Risk Management Risk Management Process in General Risk Management Identify potential problems and deal with them when it is easier and cheaper to do so - before they are problems and before a crisis exists; Focus on the project’s objective and consciously look for things that may affect quality throughout the production process; Allow the early identification of potential problems (the proactive approach) and provide input into management decisions regarding resource allocation; Involve personnel at all levels of the project; focus their attention on a shared product vision, and provide a mechanism for achieving it; Increase the chances of project success. Software Project Management – Risk Management Types of Risk (According to the Content) Risks associated with Project Scope: not clearly defined or changed Risks associated with Product Quality: Failed to meet the software project quality attributes as specified Risks associated with Project Schedule Inaccurate estimating, resulting in errors Increased effort to solve technical, operational, and external problems Resource shortfalls including staffing delays, insufficient resources, and unrealistic expectations of assigned resources Unplanned resource assignment – loss of staff to other, higher-priority projects Software Project Management – Risk Management Types of Risk (According to the Content) Risks associated with the Budget Cost overruns by project teams or subcontractors Scope creep, expansion, and change that has not been managed Poor estimation Overrun of budget and schedule Risks associated with the Technical Changes Immature technology Use of the wrong tools Untested products Failed to meet qu