Discussion 1: Conflicts are an inherent part of the project management process. To manage and mitigate conflicts on a project, the project manager (PM) must become a skilled negotiator. Conflicts arise for different reasons; therefore, the PM should be able to negotiate conflict resolution in almost any situation.

Provide some examples of conflict resolution on a project that you were involved in. Include details on the conflict and how it was resolved. What did you learn from this conflict and its resolution?

Discussion 2: Project risks have been linked to the majority of failures; thus, the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks is a very desirable trait of a good project manager.

Research the types of risks that could impact a project. What are some of the mitigation techniques that a project manager can use to mitigate the project risks?