Category Archives: Book

Philosophy of Risk-based Management

The journey of learning risk and how to manage it is most rewarding to the curious thinker. Curiosity generates interest. Interest produces efforts that result in good education. Two key components of risk are probability, and impact. They describe probability of achieving objectives and effect on objectives respectively. Continue reading

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Risks, Benchmarks, and Innovations

The question often thrown on the table is to whom should management listen? How can management be sure they are getting the right information? There is no certain answer to this, but a discerning manager can listen to everyone on duty and identify the real substance. When everyone sings in chorus and one does not, it does not mean he is wrong. Continue reading

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My Fifth Book-signing Event @Indigo, Signal Hills, Calgary, AB  

This is my fifth book-signing event (Venue = Signal Hills, Calgary, AB).   I had the pleasure of meeting with John Castaneda, a Planning and Scheduling colleague , and Kate Knowles, a new friend.. Thanks for your support. My daughter … Continue reading

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Risk-based Management in the World of Threats and Opportunities: A Project Controls Perspective

Risk-based Management in the World of Threats and Opportunities: A Project Controls Perspective Continue reading

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