Question:

This activity will provide an opportunity to engage in discussion on a project management topic that was covered in this module. The class interaction will foster a learning environment in which you will learn from each other's experiences and opinions. In addition to that, you will practice speaking the project management lingo and expressing your opinions in a professional manner.

This activity will highlight how important it is for project managers to be able to rely on their team members for risk identification and management purposes. This discussion will cause you to think about strategies to use in order to ensure that your team members are great contributors when it comes to risk management.

Before you begin this discussion, be sure to:

Read the following:

Gido, J., & Clements, J. P. (2012). Successful project management. Mason, OH: South-Western Cengage Learning.

o Chapter 7: Determining Costs, Budget, and Earned Value

o Chapter 8: Managing Risk

View the following:

PowerPoint presentations:

o Chapter 7: Determining Costs, Budget, and Earned Value

o Chapter 8: Managing Risk

Respond to the following:

Although the responsibility of ensuring adequate risk management falls primarily onto the project manager's shoulders, project managers rely on their team members to correctly and thoroughly identify project risks.

What strategies would you use as a project manager to ensure that your team members identify project risks?

What motivation strategies would you use?

What challenges do you foresee and what strategies would you utilize to overcome these challenges?