Wk 4 Discussion 2

Prior to beginning work on this discussion, read the Weekly Lecture and assigned weekly reading from Chapters 6 and 8 from your textbook.

What is a project risk? What strategies do project managers use to assess, monitor, and communicate project risks to stakeholders?

Your initial response should contain at least 200 words and be supported by at least one additional Scholarly, Peer Reviewed, and Other Credible Source  (Links to an external site.)(other than the textbook or required reading). This week’s required readings and Weekly Lecture can also be used to support your posts. You are encouraged to post your required replies early during the week to promote more meaningful and interactive discourse in this discussion. Responses are due by Thursday to promote more meaningful and interactive discourse in this discussion.

Required Resource

Text

Schwalbe, K. (2017). An introduction to project management (6th ed.). Retrieved from https://redshelf.com

• Chapter 6: Planning Projects, Part 3 (Project Quality, Resource, Communications, Stakeholder, Risk, and Procurement Management) (read pages 212-221)
• Chapter 8: Monitoring and Controlling Projects (read pages 299-329)

Recommended Resource

Project Management Institute (PMI). (2017). A guide to the project management body of knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) (6th ed.). Retrieved from http://ebookcentral.proquest.com

• The full-text version of this book is available through the eBook Central database in the Ashford University Library. It provides detailed information about the PMI’s standards for project management. The PMBOK® Guide supports the text and the learning objectives in the course and is a useful resource for your weekly learning activities. Additionally, the PMBOK® Guide reflects the standards in the project management industry. This source may assist you your Project Risk Reflection discussion forum this week.